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Convocation of The University of Hong Kong (HKU Convocation)
Extraordinary General Meeting (updated to 9:45pm)

01 Sep 2015

The HKU Convocation Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) started at 7pm on September 1, 2015 (Tuesday) at Hall 3G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and will close at 10:30pm. This EGM was convened, pursuant to the Constitution & Rules of Convocation, at three written requests with a total of 6 motions, received by the Chairman of Convocation. HKU Convocation has engaged BDO Limited to conduct an independent counting of votes. Details: www.convocation.hku.hk.

As at 9:45pm, a total of 9011 Convocation Members have registered to vote in person or by proxy at the EGM.

HKU Convocation Rule 19 provides that all resolutions or motions which may be put to vote at a general meeting shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members entitled to vote present in person or by proxy.

The Standing Committee of HKU Convocation will hold a press briefing to announce the voting results of the EGM:

Date: 2 September 2015
Time: 11am
Venue: 2/F, Function Rooms 4 - 6, The Harbourview, 4 Harbour Road, Wan Chai 

HKU Convocation is a statutory body established in accordance with The University of Hong Kong Ordinance. It comprises all HKU graduates and teachers.

For media enquiries, please contact: Ms Trinni Choy (Assistant Director (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2606 / email: pychoy@hku.hk or Ms Melanie Wan (Senior Manager (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2600 / email: melwkwan@hku.hk; or Ms Rhea Leung (Manager (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) Tel: 2857 8555 email:rhea.leung@hku.hk.