Heritage, Programme and Resources Division

Deputy Secretary (Works) 1
(2848 2708)
To assist PS(W) in th formulation of policies on heritage conservation, devise new initiatives on heritage conservation, oversee the work of the Commissioner for Heritage's Office as well as provide policy support and guidance to the Antiquities and Monuments Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
To assist PS(W) in overseeing the implementation of the Public Works Programme by reviewing and updating procedures and practices; as well as monitoring the overall spending on public works projects.
To oversee the provision of support to and liaison with the statutory Construction Industry Council (CIC), in particular in regard to the amalgamation of the Construction Industry Training Authority with CIC.
To draw up an overall strategy on greening and oversee its implementation
To oversee branch administration, resourcing planning, media relations and publicity matters as well as financial management of bureau resources.
To monitor the overall financial management, manpower and public relations matters of the Works Group of Departments
 
   
Commissioner for Heritage
(2848 2104)
To assist DS(W)1 in the implementation and monitoring of policies on heritage   conservation and to devise and take forward new initiatives on heritage conservation, including but not limited to ˇV

(a) implementation of the ˇ§Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Schemeˇ¨;
(b) implementation of the heritage impact assessment mechanism for new capital works projects;
(c) devising economic incentives for conservation of privately-owned historic buildings; and
(d) extending financial assistance on maintenance to privately-owned graded historic buildings.

To serve as the focal point of contact on heritage conservation matters both locally and overseas
To spearhead the engagement of stakeholders and the public in the implementation of heritage conservation initiatives and to liaise with concerned organizations on related matters
To provide policy support and guidance to the Antiquities and Monuments Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
To conduct research on policies, legislation and practices on heritage conservation both locally and overseas
To oversee the handling of enquiries, complaints and suggestions from the public and media on heritage conservation matters
   
Commissioner for Heritage's Office
Chief Assistant Secretary (Works) 3
(2848 1199)
To assist C for H in the implementation and monitoring of policies on heritage conservation
To assist C for H in taking forward the ˇ§Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Schemeˇ¨ including -

(a) setting up and overseeing the operation of the Secretariat;
(b) examining proposals from applicants and making recommendations to the vetting committee;
(c) drafting agreements on tenancy and other administrative arrangements;
(d) handling applications for grants;
(e) overseeing the operation of successful applications and ensuring compliance of tenancy and other conditions;
(f) monitoring the physical conditions of the historic buildings through regular inspection; and
(g) conducting publicity activities.

To handle other heritage conservation related projects, e.g. Central Police Station project
To ensure the smooth implementation of the heritage impact assessment mechanism in new capital works projects
To liaise with Works Group of Departments on the technical front in handling problems related to heritage conservation in the pursuit of new capital works projects
To assist C for H in engaging the public and stakeholders in the implementation of heritage conservation initiatives
To assist C for H in conducing research on policies, legislation and practices on heritage conservation both locally and overseas
   
Principal Assistant Secretary (Works) 1
(2848 2104)
To be responsible for the housekeeping of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and to act as the focal point of liaison between the Administration and CIC
To oversee matters relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Report of the Construction Industry Review Committee
To assist DS(W)1 in overseeing the implementation of the Public Works Programme by reviewing and updating procedures and practices
To monitor the overall spending on public works projects
To assist in formulating an overall strategy on greening and overseeing its implementation
To provide secretarial support to Steering Committee on Greening, and Works and Maintenance Committee on Greening
To act as the overall co-ordinator within the Works Branch in the preparation of the Policy Address, Budget Speech, etc. as well as be responsible for handling cross-bureaux/departments matters
To be responsible for upward reporting of major emergency incidents and review of the crisis management structure of Works Branch and Works Departments
   
Policy and Development Section
Chief Assistant Secretary (Works) 1
(2848 2437)
To assist PAS(W)1 in handling matters relating to the recommendations of the Construction Industry Review Committee and the Construction Industry Council
To provide secretariat support to the Works Policy Coordination Committee and its sub-committees
To support PAS(W)1 in formulating an overall strategy on greening and overseeing its implementation
To support PAS(W)1 in serving the Steering Committee on Greening, and Works and Maintenance Committee on Greening
To plan and administer the Public Works Programme Information System
To assisting PAS(W)1 in upward reporting of major emergency incidents and review of the crisis management structure of Works Branch and Works Departments
   
Programme Management Section
Chief Assistant Secretary (Works) 2
(2848 2439)
To monitor the delivery of Public Works Programme
To monitor progress and expenditure of public works projects
To review public works procedures and practices to ensure the meeting of changing needs
To monitor and vet Public Works Sub-Committee papers
To attend to job creation issues arising from public works
In conjunction with FSTB, to vet submissions related to the Capital Works Resource Allocation Exercise and the Capital Works Reserve Fund Draft Estimates
   
Finance Section
Chief Treasury Accountant (Finance)
(2848 1101)
To oversee financial management of bureau resources and to advise on accounting and financial matters
To oversee procurement and supplies functions
To monitor Public Works Programme expenditure and to provide financial report and cash flow analysis
To review financial criteria for retention on Approved Contractors Lists and award of public works contracts
To perform financial assessment of public works contractors
To represent the Bureau in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) Financial Consultancy Working Group, the Steering Committee of the Public Private Partnership ˇV Sha Tin Water Treatment Works (STWTW) and the Finance Sub-group of STWTW and to review the reports/papers prepared by the WKCD and STWTW consultants
   
Secretariat Press Office (Development)
Secretariat Press Officer (Development)
(2848 2002)
Handling media relations and publicity matters for Planning and Lands Branch and Lands Department
Handling media relation and publicity matters for the Works Branch and Works Group of Departments, except the Highways Department
Providing Public Relations advice to the Permanent Secretaries
   
Administration and Resource Management Section
Principal Executive Officer (Works)
(2848 2121)
To support the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) on steering the structured posting and development planning for directorate officers in the Engineer Grade and on Directorate Succession Planning in Works Group of Departments
To advise and support to senior management on grade management and staff matters in Works Group of Departments
To oversee resource planning and management
To serve as Secretary to the Works Branch (WB) Senior Staff Meeting, the Works Group Directors' Meeting and the Permanent Secretaries Liaison Meeting
To oversee the Administration and Resource Management Section in WB