The gov’t according to Alexis Tam | Officials with flaws, hardworking Chief

Government spokesperson Alexis Tam has described Chief Executive Chui Sai On as “very hardworking” and expressed the opinion that he “did a good job” over the past five years.
He also admitted that some officials have shown a flawed approach to certain undertakings.
Tam said that building a relationship founded on trust is essential for the government and for citizens. “If we don’t have mutual trust, it will be difficult for my colleagues to carry out their works,” he said. Tam acknowledged that most public servants pay attention to their jobs and are working actively. In order to improve relations, Tam believes that officials need to do well in their jobs, to explain their plans more clearly to residents, to seek public opinion and to accept suggestions through various channels of communication. Whilst stressing that the Office of the Chief Executive encourages citizens to come forward and put forth appeals, Tam also asked residents to “give time” to government officials in carrying out their work.
There is speculation that the five secretariats will be divided into six in the next term; however Tam did not answer any questions on this topic. “This question should be left for the new CE,” he said.
Neither did the spokesman disclose his position in the forthcoming CE term. Rumors have predicted that Tam will hold one of the secretary positions in the next cabinet. When asked whether he hopes to change his position, Tam said that he wouldn’t comment on matters concerning himself: “It should be commented on by my supervisor or by the public,” he said.
Tam expressed the opinion that the government and its officials understand that Macau’s rapid economic growth has also come at some social cost, such as soaring housing prices and inflation. He explained that the authorities have made arrangements, and that the appropriate officials would present these plans to residents after the CE election.
The election for the Chief Executive will take place on August 31.