The International Anti-corruption Newsletter editorial board has a new chairman.

Mr Francis LEE Chun-sang, Director of Investigation (Government Sector), ICAC, Hong Kong assumed the chairmanship on 1 January this year and "hopes to make the Newsletter more informative and far reaching, to highlight the efforts of smaller jurisdictions in their fight against corruption".

In his 26 years service at ICAC, Mr. LEE has served in investigation branches dealing with different areas of corruption and related offences. He is married with two sons.

'In the coming issues of the Newsletter the editorial team will be looking to make changes to the design hoping to move towards a more pictorial presentation. Please bear this in mind when submitting your articles and don't forget the Newsletter can be used as a vehicle for advertising conferences, symposia and the like.'

The Second ICAC Symposium will be held in Hong Kong early next year; the tentative dates are 22 - 24 January 2003.

The venue has not changed, the Symposium will be staged at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Watch out for further details.