China University of Science and Technology vice president Lee Li-chung (李禮仲), Fooyin University professor Su Jia-hong (蘇嘉宏) and Soochow University professor Su Tzu-chiao (蘇子喬) were also approved as CEC members. Staffers count confirmation ballots for Central Election Commission nominees at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei yesterday. The CEC had been unable to convene or pass resolutions as it only had four commissioners — one short of the quorum required by law. Cabinet spokeswoman Michelle Lee (李慧芝) said DPP lawmakers voted in favor of three nominees that the opposition backed, but did not see their goodwill reciprocated. You’s appointment as CEC chairman puts the veteran pollster in the spotlight for several high-profile matters the body is expected to deal with in the immediate future.
