Secretary-General of the African Planning Society
The secretary-general of the African Planning Society (APSSG or SG) is the chief executive officer of the African Planning Society and head of the APS Secretariat, one of the three principal organs of the African Planning Society.[1] The role of the secretary-general as chief executive of the secretariat is laid out in the Constitution of the African Planning Society.[2] The position of secretary-general was formed following the merger of African Urban Community of Practice (AUCOP) an initiative of African Urban Institute with the African Planning Association.[3] His role also include as an advocate, a mediator in promotion of planning in Africa.[4]
| Secretary-General of the African Planning Society | |
|---|---|
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| APS Secretariat | |
| Reports to | General Assembly Executive Council |
| Seat | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Nominator | General Assembly |
| Appointer | Executive Council |
| Term length | Five years, renewable (limited to two terms) |
| Constituting instrument | APS Constitution |
| Precursor | Director of the African Planning Society |
| Formation | 1 January 2020 |
| First holder | Archimedes Muzenda first as Director' |
| Website | africaplanning.org/sg |
List of secretaries-general
| No. | Name | Country of origin | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Regional group | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archimedes Muzenda |  Zimbabwe |
1 January 2020 | Incumbent | 2 years, 107 days | Southern Africa | [1] |
References
- "Secretary General of the African Planning Society". African Planning Society. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- "About the African Planning Society". African Planning Society. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- "Archimedes Muzenda appointed Secretary-General of the African Planning Society". African Urban Institute. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- Clos, Joan (1 April 2012). "For sustainable cities, Africa needs planning". Africa Renewal. United Nations. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
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