The headquarters of APNAC is based
in Accra,Ghana. The Secretariat is headed by the
Chairman of APNAC, Hon. Given Lubinda of Zambia. According to the APNAC Constitution, the
Secretariat:
- Keeps records of membership, including national
chapters , and promotes new membership and
affiliations;
- Coordinates and facilitates the activities of
the various organs of the organization and, in
particular, supports the Executive Council;
- Collects and disseminates information
concerning the organization and its members and
any national chapter ;
- Assists in the formation of national
chapters
- Ensures that the organization's membership is
well informed of its programs and activities;
- Maintains liaison and co-ordinates activities
between the organization and other groups or
institutions;
- Coordinates the organization's representation
and conferences;
- Handles finances, keeps the records and
archives of the organization; and
- Is the HQ of the organization
And the Secretary:
- Assists with all communications between APNAC
chapters and the Secretariat;
- Makes travel arrangements for the APNAC
Chair;
- Provides administrative and organizational
support to the APNAC Chair as required;
- Assists with the organization of APNAC meetings
and conferences;
- Provides input on the APNAC website and
newsletter;
- Provides accounts to the Parliamentary Centre
for all APNAC office expenses and activities
being funded from Ottawa; and
- Liaises with the APNAC program officer at the
Parliamentary Centre on all
APNAC issues.
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