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.
Duties
(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.
