The Secretary role is a key position in the Governance of any NGO, and for MECOSS this role comprises the following:
* Attendance and taking Minutes at the MECOSS Governing Committeemeetings, held bi-monthly for approximately 1 - 1.5 hours
* Assistance with the review of funding applications
* Liaison with MECOSS staff and Chairperson
* Assistance with planning and fulfilling objectives of MECOSS
* Assistance from time to time with meetings/events
MECOSS,the MANUKAU EAST COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICES INC. is an umbrellaorganisation providing networking opportunities; educational updates,advocacy and capacity building for social service providers in theManukau East region of Auckland. We are part of a Regional and NationalNGO organisation, which has strong connections to Governmentdepartments and policy development in New Zealand. We are activelyinvolved with better provision of Health Support and Social Services tothe people of Manukau East.
The MECOSS office is located at 30 Cook Street, Howick (in the All Saints Community Hall building).