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United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand
 »    Thursday, 11 March 2010
About the UNYANZ National Executive Minimize

What is the National Executive?

The National Executive is the committee charged with managing the United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand (UNYANZ) at a national level, as directed by the National Council. The National Executive is accountable to the National Council, and is elected at the organisation's Annual General Meeting, held each May.

Whereas the National Council meets quarterly to hold the National Executive, regional branches and various UNYANZ programmes to account, and to set the organisation's broader policies and direction, the National Executive is charged with implementing that policy and direction.

In between National Council meetings, the National Executive oversees the organisation and execution of UNYANZ's various national programmes, ensuring that coordinators and organising committess have the support they need and are making progress in accordance with the direction of National Council. The National Executive is also responsible for the considerable day-to-day administration of the organisation, such as its financial affairs, which range in scale and complexity from regional pizza nights to conferences as large as NZ Model UN and delegations abroad such as THIMUN and UNYC. In addition, the National Executive must ensure that UNYANZ meets the many legal and taxation requirements required of the organisation as a registered charity and an incorporated society.

 

Who is the National Executive?

The National Executive is led and chaired by the National President, who also chairs the National Council and leads the organisation as a whole. Three Vice Presidents hold portfolios that may change from year to year according the organisation's focus. Currently, there are Vice Presidents for Education, Governance and the Model UN Programme. The National Treasurer manages the financial affairs of the organisation, mentioned above. The National Secretary manages the administrative workings of the organisation, including the membership register, the convening of National Council and National Executive meetings, the collation and distribution of reports in advance of and following meetings, and the taking of minutes, among other tasks.

If you have any questions about the governance of UNYANZ, email Gina Manning, National President at president@unyanz.co.nz

 

The Current National Executive Minimize

National President - Gina Manning

Gina Manning is in her sixth year at Victoria University, having completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Relations in 2008 (gaining first class honours). She is currently completing her Bachelor of Laws. Originally from Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay, Gina has spent the last six years getting as much experience as she can in a range of different opportunities, including interning for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and at the NZ Parliament. She has previously worked at the Ministry of Justice. Currently, she works at Police National Headquarters, and at a small law firm in the Central City.

Email Gina at president@unyanz.co.nz
 

Vice President for Education - Richard Evans

Originally from rural South Canterbury, Richard is currently in his third year of study towards a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (History and German) conjoint degree at the University of Canterbury. Richard's involvement in UNYANZ began while at high school and has since seen him attend Australia's UNYC conference, serve on Canterbury's Regional Council, and for a term on the National Executive as Vice President for Communications. Now as Vice President for Education Richard is responsible for ensuring that office holders and stakeholders alike are aware of the educational value of UNYANZ's programmes, particularly as they relate to the New Zealand Schools' Curriculum. A particular focus is building relationships with teachers and other organisations in the NGO and education sectors.

Email Richard at vp.education@unyanz.co.nz

 

Vice President for Governance - David Tong

David recently graduated from the University of Auckland with conjoint bachelors degrees in law and arts.  He now works as a judges’ clerk at the Auckland High Court.  In arts, he double-majored in politics and philosophy.  He split the focus of his law honours between criminal law, focusing on the role of the RNZSPCA in prosecuting animal welfare offences, and environmental law, focusing on climate change.  At the end of his clerkship, he hopes to complete a masters degree overseas. Since attending his first Model UN in 2002, David has been involved in over 30 Model UN events, notably as the Debates Officer of the Asia Pacific Model UN Conference 2007, the largest Model UN yet held in New Zealand, and as the Coordinator of the New Zealand Model Security Council 2009.  He ran the Auckland marathon in 2009, and edits the Solution, a blog on veganism and vegetarianism. He is in his second term as a vice president, having been Vice President for Personnel from 2007-2008.

Email David at vp.governance@unyanz.co.nz

 

Vice President for the Model UN Programme - Elizabeth Chan

Elizabeth Chan is a third year BA/LLB student at the University of Auckland majoring in Political Studies, French and Law. She first got addicted to Model UN in 2006 at Auckland Regional MUN and has since participated in MUN conferences in New Zealand, Australia, The Netherlands and Mexico. As an active member of UNYANZ, she is currently serving her fourth term on the Auckland Regional Council and her first term on the National Executive. Her goal for the National Executive 2009-2010 term is to improve the New Zealand Model UN programme and to increase access to Model UN resources. Outside of academia, she enjoys travelling, reading, ballet and playing the piano.  

Email Elizabeth at vp.modelun@unyanz.co.nz

 

National Treasurer - Peter McCaffrey

Peter McCaffrey is the UNYANZ National Treasurer. This is his third year in that position and his third year on the National Executive. Peter is 22 years old and in his fourth year at Victoria University of Wellington, studying a BA in Political Science and International Relations and a BSc in Operations Research. Peter first joined UNYANZ in 2005 when he attended his first New Zealand Model UN as a delegate while in Year 13. Since then Peter has attended many Model UN events as both a delegate and a conference assistant.

You can email Peter at treasurer@unyanz.co.nz

 

National Secretary - Erin Jackson

Erin is from Christchurch, currently in her third year of study towards a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws conjoint degree at the University of Canterbury. Erin's involvement in UNYANZ began at secondary school, and among other things, has seen her be a part of the THIMUN delegation to The Hague, an assistant facilitator of the UNYC 2009 delegation to Australia, and serve as the Canterbury region's President. Erin now serves the organisation as National Secretary. Erin is actively involved in New Zealand Schools' Debating and at the university level is an accomplished debater herself.

You can email Erin at secretary@unyanz.co.nz

   
 
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