111 Legislators and Senior Officials

Legislators determine, formulate and direct policies of national, state, regional or local governments and international governmental agencies, and make, ratify, amend or repeal laws, public rules and regulations. They include elected and non-elected members of parliaments, councils and governments. Tasks include - (a) presiding over or participating in the proceedings of legislative bodies and administrative councils of national, state, regional or local governments or legislative assemblies; (b) determining, formulating and directing policies of national, state, regional or local governments; (c) making, ratifying, amending or repealing laws, public rules and regulations within a statutory or constitutional framework; (d) serving on government administrative boards or official committees; (e) investigating matters of concern to the public and promoting the interests of the constituencies which they represent; (f) attending community functions and meetings to provide service to the community, understand public opinion and provide information on government plans; (g) negotiating with other legislators and representatives of interest groups in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements; (h) as members of the government, directing senior administrators and officials of government departments and agencies in the interpretation and implementation of government policies. Examples of the occupations classified here: - City councillor - Government minister - Mayor - Member of parliament - President (government) - Secretary of state - Senator - State governor.

Senior government officials advise governments on policy matters, oversee the interpretation and implementation of government policies and legislation by government departments and agencies, represent their country abroad and act on its behalf, or carry out similar tasks in intergovernmental organizations. They plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the overall activities of municipal or local, regional and national government departments, boards, agencies or commissions in accordance with legislation and policies established by government and legislative bodies. Tasks include - (a) advising national, state, regional or local governments and legislators on policy matters; (b) advising on the preparation of government budgets, laws and regulations, including amendments; (c) establishing objectives for government departments or agencies in accordance with government legislation and policy; (d) formulating or approving and evaluating programmes and procedures for the implementation of government policies in conjunction or consultation with government, (e) recommending, reviewing, evaluating and approving documents, briefs and reports submitted by middle managers and senior staff members; (f) ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are developed and implemented to provide budgetary control; (g) coordinating activities with other senior government managers and officials; (h) making presentations to legislative and other government committees regarding policies, programmes or budgets; (i) overseeing the interpretation and implementation of government policies and legislation by government departments and agencies. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Ambassador - City administrator - Civil service commissioner - Consul-general - Director-general (government department) - Director-general (intergovernmental organization) - Fire commissioner - Inspector-general (police) - Permanent head (government department) - Police chief constable - Police commissioner - Secretary-general (government administration) - Under-secretary (government) Note Chief executives of government-owned enterprises are included in Unit Group 1120: Managing Directors and Chief Executives.

Traditional chiefs and heads of villages perform a variety of legislative, administrative and ceremonial tasks and duties, determined by ancient traditions as well as by the division of rights and responsibilities between village chiefs and the local, regional and national authorities. Tasks include - (a) allocating the use of communal land and other resources among households in the community or village; (b) collecting and distributing surplus production of the community or village; (c) settling disputes between members of the community or village; (d) disciplining members of the community or village for violation of rules and customs; (e) performing ceremonial duties in connection with births, marriages, deaths, harvests and other important occasions; (f) representing the community or village on local or regional councils; (g) informing the community or village about government rules and regulations. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Village chief - Village head.

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.