Senior officials of special-interest organisations

Definition

Senior officials of special-interest organizations determine, formulate and direct the implementation of policies of special-interest organizations, such as political-party organizations, trade unions, employers’ organizations, trade and industry associations, humanitarian or charity organizations, or sports associations, and represent their organizations and act on their behalf. Tasks include - (a) determining and formulating the policies, rules and regulations of the organization; (b) planning, directing and coordinating the general functioning of the organization; (c) reviewing the operations and results of the organization and reporting to boards of directors and governing bodies, the organization’s membership and funding agencies; (d) negotiating on behalf of the organization, its members and relevant special-interest groups; (e) promoting the interests of the organization, its members and relevant special-interest groups before the legislature, government or general public; (f) planning, organizing and directing sections charged with implementing the organization's policies, programmes, rules and regulations; (g) ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are developed and implemented to provide budgetary control; (h) monitoring and evaluating performance of the organization or enterprise against established objectives and policies; (i) representing the organization at official occasions and board meetings, in negotiations and at conventions, public hearings and forums. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Chairperson, trade union - Director-general, employers’ organization - Leader, political party - President, political party - Secretary-general, environment protection organization - Secretary-general, human rights organization