The University of Hong Kong
Convocation
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting
Sunday, 29 November 2015, 11:00 am
Hui Pun Hing Lecture Theatre,
Library Building, The University of Hong Kong
An Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") of Convocation will be held on Sunday, 29 November 2015 from 11:00am to 4:00pm in Hui Pun Hing Lecture Theatre, Library Building, The University of Hong Kong [MAP].
This EGM is convened, pursuant to paragraph 3 of the Rules of Convocation, at four written requests received by the Chairman of Convocation on 20 and 23 October 2015.
Order of Business
1. To confirm the Minutes of the last Extraordinary General Meeting held on 1 September 2015 (document: Appendix A)
2. To discuss the following as set out in the requisition from Mr NG Kam-cheung, Stephen (MBBS 1972) and 25 other members dated and received by the Chairman of Convocation on 20 October 2015:
"The objects of the meeting are to consider and, if the members think fit, to pass the following resolutions:
(a) This Convocation deplores the decision of the University Council dated 29 September 2015 ("the Decision") which rejected the recommendation of the Search Committee for the appointment of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Staffing and Resources) without providing valid justifications to the Convocation and the public.
(b) The University Council should make public, within 14 days of this Motion being passed, the grounds and particulars as well as the matters relied on that justify its view that the Decision is in the best long term interests of the University."
3. To discuss the following as set out in the requisition from Mr AU Yiu-kai (MBBS 1983) and 25 members dated and received by the Chairman of Convocation on 20 October 2015:
"The objects of the meeting are to consider and, if the members think fit, to pass the following resolution:
This Convocation is of the view that disclosure of the discussion by Council members leading to the decision of the University Council dated 29 September 2015 is in the public interest and in accordance with the spirit of the Whistle-blowing Policy of the University of Hong Kong."
4. To discuss the following as set out in the requisition from The Hon Ip Kin-yuen (BA 1984) and 25 other members dated and received by the Chairman of Convocation on 20 October 2015:
"The objects of the meeting are to consider and, if the members think fit, to pass the following resolution:
This Convocation has no confidence in Dr. Leong Che Hung the Chairman, and those members of the University Council who voted against the recommendation of the Search Committee on 29 September 2015."
5. To discuss the following as set out in the requisition from The Hon Ip Kin-yuen (BA 1984) and 25 other members dated and received by the Chairman of Convocation on 23 October 2015:
"The objects of the meeting are to consider and, if the members think fit, to pass the following resolution:
This Convocation is of the view that Professor Arthur Li Kwok-cheung is not suitable to be the Chairman of the Council of the University of Hong Kong as he does not have the trust, confidence and respect of the academic and non-academic staff, students and alumni of the University of Hong Kong."
Standing Committee of Convocation
5 November 2015
Notes
1. Members may attend the EGM in person or by proxy in accordance with the Constitution and Rules of Convocation and the Standing Order made by the Chairman in respect of the EGM.
2. Reference Papers:
(i) The requisition and the names of the requisitionists for Order of Business Item 2
(ii) The requisition and the names of the requisitionists for Order of Business Item 3
(iii) The requisition and the names of the requisitionists for Order of Business Item 4
(iv) The requisition and the names of the requisitionists for Order of Business Item 5
(v) Whistle-blowing Policy of the University of Hong Kong
(vi) Convocation Constitution and Rules
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