Macoss MU

An overview about MACOSS THE MAURITIUS COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICE (MACOSS) Setting Up Following Circular No 832/61 of 17th July 1961 from the Secretary of State for the colonies and the felt need of all institutions including statutory bodies and voluntary organisations working for the welfare of the society at large, the Mauritius Council of Social Service was founded in November 1965. From a social service coordinating body, MACOSS has evolved into a Council of NGOs dedicated to social services and sustainable social development. Enactment The Council was incorporated under Act 55 of 1970 voted in Parliament thus providing it with the appropriate legal framework. Vision A dynamic focal point and platform of the Non-Governmental Organisation Sector and Civil Society to promote sustainable development. Mission As an umbrella organization for NGOs, MACOSS seeks to promote social and community development and voluntary actions through non-governmental organisations. It strengthens its members by initiating communication and collaboration and networking among NGOs and between NGOs and Government and the private sector primarily through meetings, workshops, consultations and institutional development activities. MACOSS also facilitates its member organisations and strengthens their organisational capacity. Purposes (a) To promote voluntary/charitable activities, community and social development in Mauritius, in particular, the advancement of social education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. (b) To promote and foster co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes by bringing together representatives of the statutory bodies and voluntary organisations engaged in the furtherance of the above purposes. Objectives i) To stimulate and promote economic, social and cultural activities for the advancement of the community. ii) To assist in the planning and coordination of the activities of member organisations. iii) To organise workshops, seminars, conferences and training courses for voluntary social workers, personnel of voluntary organisations, non-governmental organisations and professionals to strengthen their organizational and managerial capabilities. iv) To co-ordinate the activities of NGOs in emergency and natural disaster activities and programmes. v) To collect, diffuse and share information pertaining to adult education and development in particular. vi) To promote, encourage and undertake experimental work. Council The Council at the Annual General Meeting is the Supreme Body. Executive Committee The Chairperson is elected for a one year mandate. The Council at the Annual General Meeting elects 1/3 of the Executive Committee members for a three-year mandate. One-third of the elected Executive Committee members retires annually and is re-eligible for election. Secretariat The Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Council and the implementation of its programmes and policies. Sub-Committees Standing Sub-Committees assist the Executive Committee in its various tasks. Membership As at end of December 2015, 368 organisations were affiliated to the Council. 5. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS 2015 - 2016 The last Annual General Meeting of the Council and elections as well as nominations of officials were held on 15th December 2015 at the Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium, Reduit. HONORARY OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL 2015 –2016 Patron Her Excellency Dr Mrs Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, GCSK, CSK, President of the Republic of Mauritius Honorary President Mrs. Chandranee Bhuckory, PDSM, OSK Honorary Vice-Presidents • Mr Samioullah Lauthan • Mr Lindsay Morvan, MSK, OSK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2015 – 2016 Office Bearers Chairperson: Mr Geerish Bucktowonsing Deputy Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Treasurer: Members Mr Daneshar Babooa Mr Indurdeo Balgobin Mr Yamunaprasad Bissessur Ms Bharatee Kumari Boodhoo Mr Premchand Boojhawon, MSK Mr Geerish Bucktowonsing Mr Asraf Ali Caunhye Mr Paramasiva Chengan Mr Devpal Cowreea Mr Marc Ayle Duval Mr Premchand Gungadin Mr Gaurav Heerowa Mr Dhurmaraj Hurrynundon Mr Youven Naiken Gopalla Mr Anil Nookadee Mr Tapessur Purrunsing Mr Chatan Anand Ramkhalawon Mr Rajendra Coomar Reedha Mr Radhakrisna Sadien, MSK Mr Samad Sairally Ms Marilene Sakir Mr Subhanand Seegoolam, MSK Mr Lutchmeecant Soopal Mrs Allia Syed Hossen-Gooljar Mrs Linda Totah SECRETARIAT Secretary: Mr Niven Muneesamy Senior Project and Programme Coordinator: Mrs Sangeetah Seetulparsad Finance & Administrative Officer: Ganeshwaree Juggoo Assistant Programme & Project Coordinator: Mrs Corrine Francis Farla Clerical Officer / Receptionist: Ms Michèle Gerie Office Attendant/Driver: Mr Neerunjun Ramdeen

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