PCMNO Provincial Secretaries

In 2024, the PCMNO has implemented Provincial Secretaries roles as outline in Article 15 of the MNO Secretariat Bylaws.

The secretary’s duties are as follows:

Provincial Secretaries Appointment and Roles

• Appointment: The president can appoint Provincial Secretaries from the PCMNO, and the PCMNO must approve these appointments.
• Reporting: Provincial Secretaries report to the president.
• Responsibilities: They lead their assigned areas, support MNO management, and represent their portfolios to MNO management, citizens, and outside agencies.
• Authority: They have the power to make political decisions related to their portfolios as outlined in their mandate letter from the president. This letter is made public.

Adherence to Guidelines

• Provincial Secretaries must follow MNO Bylaws, Community Council Charter Agreements, and Regional Consultation Protocols.

Multiple Appointments

• If a portfolio has many responsibilities, two Provincial Secretaries can be appointed to share the workload. They will work together and divide tasks to manage the portfolio efficiently.

Reporting and Support

• Provincial Secretaries provide regular reports on their activities and progress, seeking necessary decisions from the PCMNO. They meet with the president as needed to fulfill these reporting requirements.
• They receive support from the Chief of Staff to the Provincial Secretaries, MNO senior management staff, and/or external legal counsel.
• When necessary, Associate Secretaries will also be appointed