Secretary for the Civil Service Clement Cheung visited the Rating & Valuation Department today to inspect its work and meet its staff.
He met Commissioner of Rating & Valuation Tang Ping-kwong and the directorate staff.
Mr Cheung noted that apart from assessing properties for rates and government rent and managing the related accounting and billing functions, the department gives property valuation advice to government bureaus and departments, compiles property market statistics and provides advisory and mediatory services on landlord and tenant matters.
He then visited the Accounting & Billing Division, learning that payment of rates and government rent can now be made by e-Cheque or e-Cashier's Order.
He later visited the Rating Division to better understand the assessment of new buildings for rates and government rent.
He also toured the Enquiries, Receipt & Despatch Section to learn how it handles public enquiries.
Before concluding his visit Mr Cheung met staff representatives of various civil service grades in the Rating & Valuation Department at a tea gathering. He praised them for their efforts and encouraged them to continue to provide quality service.
