Background Checks and Code of Conduct Requirements for People's Association Grassroots Appointments

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim inquired whether the People’s Association conducts background checks on individuals appointed to grassroots positions, the existence of code of conduct requirements for such appointees, and whether these rules prohibit participation in foreign political events or promoting specific political causes.
Edwin Tong Chun Fai responded that the question had already been addressed in a previous parliamentary reply from 16 February 2024, directing the member to the official report on the vetting process for grassroots leaders regarding foreign influence susceptibility.

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim inquired whether the People’s Association conducts background checks on individuals appointed to grassroots positions, the existence of code of conduct requirements for such appointees, and whether these rules prohibit participation in foreign political events or promoting specific political causes.
Edwin Tong Chun Fai responded that the question had already been addressed in a previous parliamentary reply from 16 February 2024, directing the member to the official report on the vetting process for grassroots leaders regarding foreign influence susceptibility.

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim inquired whether the People’s Association conducts background checks on individuals appointed to grassroots positions, the existence of code of conduct requirements for such appointees, and whether these rules prohibit participation in foreign political events or promoting specific political causes.
Edwin Tong Chun Fai responded that the question had already been addressed in a previous parliamentary reply from 16 February 2024, directing the member to the official report on the vetting process for grassroots leaders regarding foreign influence susceptibility.

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim inquired whether the People’s Association conducts background checks on individuals appointed to grassroots positions, the existence of code of conduct requirements for such appointees, and whether these rules prohibit participation in foreign political events or promoting specific political causes.
Edwin Tong Chun Fai responded that the question had already been addressed in a previous parliamentary reply from 16 February 2024, directing the member to the official report on the vetting process for grassroots leaders regarding foreign influence susceptibility.

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