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The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is the
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of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS). The Secretariat is based in
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. The
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of the Secretariat is appointed to a three-year term in office by the leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum member states. The Secretary General reports directly to the leaders of the member states and the Forum Officials' Committee (FOC). He or she automatically serves as the permanent chairman or chairwoman of the
Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific The Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP) is an inter-organisational consultative process which aims to prevent either overlaps, or gaps, appearing between the work-programmes of its various members. Overview Membership includes ...
(CROP).


Responsibilities

The
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is responsible for a variety of roles and responsibilities within the
Pacific Islands Forum The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an inter-governmental organization that aims to enhance cooperation between countries and territories of Oceania, including formation of a trade bloc and regional peacekeeping operations. It was founded in 197 ...
and the
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. The responsibilities to PIF member states and observers include the following: *Providing "high quality"
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to the member states. *Effectively bring executive management to the office of the Forum Secretariat, as well as its staff and
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. *Deliver advice and service to member nations of the Pacific Islands Forum. *Advocate the interests of the Pacific Islands Forum to other international organizations, as well as
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. *Leading and managing the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), a meeting of the member states' national leaders, as well as the Forum Officials Committee (FOC). This role includes attending and leading the Pacific Islands Forum ministerial meetings, committees, councils and working groups which may be established by either the PIF or the FOC. *The Secretary General is
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of the
Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific The Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP) is an inter-organisational consultative process which aims to prevent either overlaps, or gaps, appearing between the work-programmes of its various members. Overview Membership includes ...
(CROP). *Oversee the implementation of any
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s or directives of the Pacific Islands Forum and the Forum Officials Committee. *Effectively implement the Secretariat's work programme.


List of Secretaries General

''Please note: Dates may not be correct.''


See also

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Pacific Islands Forum The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an inter-governmental organization that aims to enhance cooperation between countries and territories of Oceania, including formation of a trade bloc and regional peacekeeping operations. It was founded in 197 ...


References


External links


Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
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Secretary General Secretary is a title often used in organizations to indicate a person having a certain amount of authority, power, or importance in the organization. Secretaries announce important events and communicate to the organization. The term is derived ...