Self-nomination Scheme of the District Youth Community Building Committee and District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee

The Chief Executive announced in the 《2022 Policy Address》the launch of the “Youth Participation Initiative” to engage more young people in public affairs and enhance their interaction and trust with the Government. This new Initiative was also mentioned in the Youth Development Blueprint promulgated recently. One of the measures under the Initiative is for the Home Affairs Department to open up certain seats of the District Youth Community Building Committee and District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee to be set up in 18 districts for young people to nominate themselves as members.

Self-nomination Scheme
People aged between 16 and 35, and with the commitment to serve the community, are now invited to apply for the Self-nomination Scheme to become members of the District Youth Community Building Committee and District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee set up in 18 districts. Following the principle of meritocracy, the Government aim to, through the Self-nomination Scheme, recruit young people who have strong commitment to serve the community; good understanding of district and youth affairs; and good analytical and communication skills to join the two Committees.

How to Apply
Please submit the application on or before the deadline via one of the following means –
1. by sending email to selfnomination@had.gov.hk with the subject of Self-nomination Scheme; or
2. by post to the Home Affairs Department, 30/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Re: “Self-nomination Scheme”) (the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission of application). Please make sure that sufficient postage has been paid to avoid unsuccessful delivery; or
3. by hand to the Home Affairs Department, 30/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Re: “Self-nomination Scheme”).

The application form can be downloaded here. Applications must be submitted in accordance with the above specified means.

Application Deadline
27 January 2023 (Friday) at 11:59 p.m.

Enquiries
Email Address：selfnomination@had.gov.hk
Telephone Number：2835 1546

For details, please visit the website of Home Affairs Department.