Taipei Mayor-elect Hau Lung-bin (郝龍斌) yesterday named his top-level administrative officials -- 18 of whom are current or former members of Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou's (馬英九) administration.
Of the 31 officials, Hau only appointed 12 new names, confirming Hau's campaign promise that he would continue Ma's municipal policies. The other official is serving in an acting capacity.
Among Hau's new troops, Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Lee Yung-ping (
Former independent legislator Su Ying-kuei (
Emile Sheng (
Sheng, Lee and Su were active members in the anti-Chen campaign.
Taipei Deputy Mayor Samuel Wu (吳秀光), director of information Yang Hsiao-tung (羊曉東) and director of civil affairs Huang Lu Chin-ru (黃呂錦茹) were members of Hau's election campaign team.
Hau dismissed comments that the appointment of the eight directors was a "reward" for their help during the election, adding that "talent is the only thing that matters" when selecting officials.
As Sheng, Lee and Su were all popular guests on TV talk shows, Hau said the city government will "follow the rules" regarding their future appearance on TV.
"I am afraid that their income may shrink a lot as a result of their joining my administration. They made a lot of sacrifices," Hau said.
Sheng will soon quit his position as a TV show host, Hau said.
Lin Chun-yi (
Hau is still looking for directors for four departments.
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