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Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth


Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth

The Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (MSSY) is one of the key initiatives of youth development as set out in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address and the Youth Development Blueprint. To engage more young people in public affairs and enhance their interaction with and trust in the Government, action has been taken to expand MSSY, with a view to increasing the number of participating advisory committees from around 60 in 2022 to no less than 180 within the current term of the Government. The MSSY has received an enthusiastic response since its launch. From the Pilot Scheme to Phase 9 of the MSSY, a total of over 16 000 applications have been received.

Young people with a commitment to serving the community, are encouraged to apply for the MSSY and self-nominate to become members of specified government advisory committees.

Appointed members under the previous phases

MSSY Phase 10

The MSSY Phase 10 is now open for application. The MSSY Phase 10 covers advisory committees on a wide spectrum of policy areas, including the District Youth Community Building Committees and the District Youth Development and Civic Education Committees in the 18 districts established by the Home Affairs Department. The participating committees for the MSSY Phase 10 are listed below:

  1. District Youth Community Building Committees in 18 districts
  2. District Youth Development and Civic Education Committees in 18 districts
  3. Appeal Board (Amusement Game Centres)
  4. Chinese Language Interface Advisory Committee
  5. Business Facilitation Advisory Committee
  6. Consultation Panel of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
  7. Community Involvement Committee on Greening
  8. Community Sports Committee
  9. Vehicle Maintenance Technical Advisory Committee
  10. Committee on Reduction of Salt and Sugar in Food
  11. Commercial Properties Committee under the Hong Kong Housing Authority
  12. Committee on the Promotion of Racial Harmony
  13. Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification
  14. Committee on Home-School Co-operation
  15. Family Council
  16. Committee on Digital Economy and Information Technology under the Consumer Council
  17. Health Promoting School Advisory Committee
  18. EatSmart@school.hk Campaign Steering Committee
  19. Steering Committee on Promotion of Vocational and Professional Education and Training and Qualifications Framework
  20. Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries External Affairs Committee
  21. Committee on Employment Services of the Labour Advisory Board
  22. Art Sub-committee, Museum Advisory Committee
  23. Betting and Lotteries Commission
  24. Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee of the ICAC
  25. Citizens Advisory Committee on Community Relations of the ICAC
  26. Action Committee Against Narcotics
  27. Grantham Scholarships Fund Committee
  28. Banking Industry Training Advisory Committee under the Qualifications Framework
  29. Green Technology and Finance Development Committee
  30. Advisory Committee on Mental Health
  31. Fight Crime Committee
  32. Steering Committee on eHealth
  33. Quality Education Fund Dissemination and Promotion Sub-committee

Recruitment Considerations

Following the principle of meritocracy, we aim to recruit young people who have the commitment to serving the community and the ability to contribute to the committees concerned, for recommending to relevant B/Ds for consideration of appointment.

Application Deadline

October 5, 2026 (Monday) at 11:59 p.m. (Hong Kong time)
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Eligibility and Assessment Criteria

Applicants for the District Youth Community Building Committees and the District Youth Development and Civil Education Committees must be aged between 16 and 35 on the date of application deadline (i.e. October 5, 2026), and applicants for the other advisory committees must be aged between 18 and 35.

Assessment panels (APs) will be formed under the participating committees to handle the applications and conduct interviews. The APs will consider whether the applicant has –

  1. a strong commitment to serving the community;
  2. a good understanding of policy area concerned; and
  3. good analytical and communication skills.

How to Apply

Please submit the application on or before the deadline via one of the following means –

  1. by completion of online form; or
  2. by post to the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, 12/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong (Re: “Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth”) (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. in person, to the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau’s drop-in box at 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong (Re: “Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth”).

Application forms can be downloaded here. Applications must be made in accordance with the above specified means.

When completing the application form, applicants are required to explain, in either Chinese or English, their suitability for being appointed as a member of the selected committee(s), through one of the following ways –

  1. to write no more than 600 words; or
  2. to provide a video (in mp4 format) or an audio clip (in m4a format) of no longer than 3 minutes. Applicants may choose to –
    • share the video or audio clip via cloud storage platform and provide the relevant URL link in the application form; or
    • provide the file of the video or audio clip
      - for online submissions, the file size must not exceed 20MB.
      - for submissions by post or by hand, please provide the clip file in DVD or USB Flash Drive.

Enquiries

Telephone Number: 3509 7621

Email Address: selfrecommendation@hyab.gov.hk

Introduction of the Participating committees

  1. District Youth Committees

    To provide forums for discussion on district affairs such as district works projects, youth development and civic education.

    1.1 District Youth Community Building Committee
    To advise on district works or facilities and other community building projects specified by the District Office.
    1.2 District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee
    To advise on matters relating to youth development and civic education in the district; to organise or co-ordinate relevant activities.

  2. Appeal Board (Amusement Game Centres)

    Established in accordance with the Amusement Game Centres Ordinance, the Board is a statutory body responsible for handling appeals against decisions made by the Office of the Licensing Authority regarding the application, grant, transfer, revocation, temporary suspension, refusal of renewal, or amendment or variation of conditions of amusement game centre licences.

  3. Chinese Language Interface Advisory Committee

    To advise the Government on various aspects regarding the development and promotion of a common Chinese language interface in Hong Kong, including submission of local characters for Chinese computer systems to the International Organisation for Standardisation, co-ordination with different sectors on the need for local characters for Chinese computer systems, etc.

  4. Business Facilitation Advisory Committee

    To advise and report to the Financial Secretary the development and implementation of programmes and measures to facilitate business compliance with government regulations and to sustain a competitive regulatory environment for business in Hong Kong while safeguarding public interest.

  5. Consultation Panel (CP) of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (the Authority)

    CP of the Authority is established pursuant to Section 20 of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Ordinance (Cap. 601) to gather public views on matters relevant to the functions of the Authority. It plays the role of a bridge between the Authority and the public; promotes West Kowloon Cultural District with a view to enhancing public’s understanding of the project; reflects public expectations/views to the Authority; and ensures that consultations are conducted in an open and transparent manner.

  6. Community Involvement Committee on Greening

    To advise the Development Bureau on measures to encourage quality greening and nurture a culture of tree care through civic education and community involvement activities.

  7. Community Sports Committee

    To advise the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism through the Sports Commission on wider participation in sports through partnership with different sectors of the community, and promotion of major community sports programmes and initiatives

  8. Vehicle Maintenance Technical Advisory Committee

    To advise on the Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Mechanics and the Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Maintenance Workshops; to determine appeals made by any person aggrieved by a decision or action by the Vehicle Maintenance Registration Unit of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department in respect of the abovementioned voluntary registration schemes; and to advise on the Government’s study of the merits and practicability of a mandatory registration scheme for the vehicle maintenance trade.

  9. Committee on Reduction of Salt and Sugar in Food

    To steer the direction and coordinate the work of reducing salt and sugar intake by the local population; to formulate and oversee the implementation and evaluation of the Action Plans for Salt and Sugar Reduction in Food in Hong Kong.

  10. Commercial Properties Committee under the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA)

    To advise the HKHA on policies concerning its commercial, industrial and other non-domestic facilities and exercise the powers and functions of the HKHA in accordance with the relevant prevailing policies.

  11. Committee on the Promotion of Racial Harmony

    To formulate proposals for promotion of racial harmony; liaise with and assist Government departments and community organisations to promote racial harmony and equality; and encourage all sectors of the community actively to promote awareness of the issues entailed.

  12. Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification

    To advise the Chief Executive on the overall development strategy of the testing and certification industry; new business opportunities worth exploring for the industry, having regard to the latest developments in the Mainland and overseas markets; and measures needed to raise the professional standing of the industry.

  13. Committee on Home-School Co-operation

    To promote home-school co-operation and parent education, and advise the Education Bureau, other government departments and non-government organisations on ways to promote active parental involvement in the education process.

  14. Family Council

    To advocate for cherishing the family and to promote family core values as a main driver for social harmony as well as to advise the Government on the formulation of policies and strategies for supporting and strengthening the family.

  15. Committee on Digital Economy and Information Technology under the Consumer Council

    To alert the Council of critical consumer issues that may arise in the digital economy and advise the Council on strategies and actions for protecting consumer interests, effective approaches to monitor technical developments or study digital issues, etc.

  16. Health Promoting School Advisory Committee

    To advise the Government on the planning and implementation of the Whole School Health Programme and the development of the Health Promoting School model in Hong Kong.

  17. EatSmart@school.hk Campaign Steering Committee

    To advise, oversee and monitor the "EatSmart@school.hk" Campaign with intersectoral collaboration, with a view to promoting healthy eating among students and creating a healthier eating environment.

  18. Steering Committee on Promotion of Vocational and Professional Education and Training and Qualifications Framework

    To advise the Government on advancing the development of Vocational and Professional Education and Training and the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong through an innovative and coordinated approach, as well as fostering closer industry partnership.

  19. Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries External Affairs Committee

    To promote life education, instill positive life values in community, cultivate Chinese benevolence and moral culture; and foster a harmonious society.

  20. Committee on Employment Services of the Labour Advisory Board

    To advise on the employment services provided by the Labour Department, legislative provisions relating to the operation of employment agencies, and legislative provisions relating to the employment of local workers outside Hong Kong.

  21. Art Sub-committee, Museum Advisory Committee

    To advise the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services on policies and matters related to the art stream of museums and related offices; and to perform any other functions in relation to the art stream of museums and related offices as delegated or assigned by the Museum Advisory Committee.

  22. Betting and Lotteries Commission

    The Commission is a statutory body established in accordance with the Betting Duty Ordinance (Cap. 108). Its function is to advise the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs on the regulation of the conduct of horse race betting, football betting and lotteries.

  23. Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee of the ICAC

    To receive and call for reports from the ICAC about practices and procedures of government departments, public bodies and the private sector that may be conducive to corruption, and advise the Commissioner of the ICAC on what areas should be examined and the degree of priority to be accorded to each; consider recommendations arising from such examinations and advise the Commissioner on further action to be taken; and monitor the implementation of such recommendations.

  24. Citizens Advisory Committee on Community Relations of the ICAC

    To advise the Commissioner of the ICAC measures to be taken to foster public support in combating corruption and to educate the public against the evils of corruption; receive and call for reports on related action taken by the Community Relations Department of the Commission; and monitor community response to the Commission’s work and public attitudes towards corruption in general.

  25. Action Committee Against Narcotics

    To advise the Government on the measures necessary to eradicate drug abuse from the community.

  26. Grantham Scholarships Fund Committee

    To manage the fund pursuant to the Grantham Scholarships Fund Ordinance (Cap. 1076) and apply the fund for the promotion and encouragement of local education, and in particular for the provision for persons resident in Hong Kong of scholarships and maintenance grants in primary schools, secondary schools, pre-vocational schools, technical schools and institutions of higher education in Hong Kong.

  27. Banking Industry Training Advisory Committee under the Qualifications Framework

    The Committee promotes the Qualifications Framework (QF) within the banking industry, develops and updates the Specification of Competency Standards, the Recognition of Prior Learning mechanism, and the Vocational Qualifications Pathway. It also advises on matters related to QF, with a view to enhancing the quality, professionalism, and competitiveness of the practitioners in the banking industry.

  28. Green Technology and Finance Development Committee

    To advise and make recommendations to the Government on matters such as fostering Hong Kong’s green technology ecosystem and development of green finance.

  29. Advisory Committee on Mental Health

    To advise on mental health policies and assist the Government in developing policies, strategies and measures to strengthen and further enhance mental health services in Hong Kong.

  30. Fight Crime Committee

    To draw up plans to reduce crime; co-ordinate efforts in fighting crime and determine ways in which the public can be encouraged to contribute to the fight against crime.

  31. Steering Committee on eHealth

    To take forward and steer the development of the territory-wide Electronic Health System (eHealth).

  32. Quality Education Fund Dissemination and Promotion Sub-committee

    To formulate dissemination and promotion strategies for the Quality Education Fund (“QEF”) to promote the ideas, practices and experiences of QEF projects and to enhance the image of QEF in promoting quality education in Hong Kong.

Sharing of MSSY Appointees

MSSY Phase 10 Poster

MSSY Phase 10 Poster