Lessie Wei
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Lessie WEI CHUI Kit-yee (韋徐潔儀), SBS
, JP
is a retired Hong Kong
civil servant and political appointee and Silver Bauhinia Star
awardee for her contributions in 2001. Wei is also a Justice of the Peace
.
Silver Bauhinia Star
The Silver Bauhinia Star is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to persons who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period...
, JP
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
is a retired Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
civil servant and political appointee and Silver Bauhinia Star
Silver Bauhinia Star
The Silver Bauhinia Star is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to persons who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period...
awardee for her contributions in 2001. Wei is also a Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
.
Career
Wei joined the Hong Kong Government in May 1970, one year after graduating from university. Wei was a member of the Trade Officer Grade for 13 years before becoming an Administrative Officer Staff Grade C in 1983. In March 1997, Wei took the position of Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation. Wei rose to her highest rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade A, as of January 1, 2000. On January 14, 2002, she went on pre-retirement leave and was succeeded by Thomas Chan Chun-yuen.Background
Wei served in various bureaus and departments, including the former Trade Department, Security Branch, the former Urban Services Department, the then Chief Secretary's Office and the Financial Services Branch. Wei has held the following positions:- Deputy Director of Urban Services from February 1990 to January 1991
- Deputy Director of Administration from January 1991 to September 1994
- Deputy Secretary for Financial Services from October 1994 to March 1997.
- Director of Agriculture and Fisheries (later renamed Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and ConservationDirector of Agriculture, Fisheries and ConservationThe Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation is the head of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of the Hong Kong Government.-List of Directors:* Gavin J Hoult* Lessie Wei* Alan Wong Chi-kong...
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