Special-interest groups' officials represent and act on behalf of special-interest groups such as trade unions, employer organisations, trade and industry associations, sports associations and humanitarian organisations. They develop policies and ensure their implementation. Special-interest groups' officials speak for their members in negotiations about topics such as working conditions and safety.

Tasks

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, at conventions, public hearings and forums.