The publisher of the South China Morning Post, Tammy Tam, has been appointed to Hong Kong’s Law Reform Commission as the representative for the media industry for a three-year term starting in March.

Tam succeeded May Chan Suk-mei, a news director at Commercial Radio, who completed two three-year terms, with Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok, thanking Chan for her valuable contributions and insights.

The appointment by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu was announced on Friday by the commission, which advises the government on legal reforms to keep Hong Kong’s laws up to date and responsive to societal needs.

“The [commission] believes that Ms Tam’s rich experience in journalism will certainly assist the [commission] in expanding its reach in the community,” the body said.

The 12-member commission, chaired by Lam, includes the chief justice of the Court of Final Appeal and the law draftsman as ex officio members, as well as legal professionals, scholars and a media representative, among others.

Lee also reappointed Professor Alexander Loke from the School of Law at City University for a second three-year term beginning March 1.