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Committee on Trust Fund for SARS

Membership

Chairperson
Dr David Fang, SBS, JP

Non-official Members
Dr Margaret Chung Wai-ling
Ms Scarlett Pong Oi-lan
Ms Deborah Wan Lai-yau, BBS, JP
Mr Benedict Wong Chung-mat, MH

Ex-officio Member
Director of Social Welfare's representative

Secretary
Social Work Officer (Rehabilitation and Medical Social Services), Social Welfare Department

Note: Representatives from the Hospital Authority and other Government bureaux/departments may attend on a need basis.

Terms of Reference
In line with the parameters set out in the Finance Committee Agenda Item FCR(2003-04)44, to -

(a) advise on the eligibility criteria for applications for ex-gratia relief payments to families with deceased SARS patients and the eligibility criteria for applications for assistance, including ex-gratia financial assistance, for recovered SARS patients and "suspected" SARS patients treated with steriods;

(b) consider applications for ex-gratia relief payments to families with deceased SARS patients and the applications for assistance, including ex-gratia financial assistance, for recovered SARS patients and "suspected" SARS patients treated with steroids and make recommendations to the Trustee; and

(c) advise the Trustee on any other matters relating to the administration of the Fund.

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