ITAA · Board of Directors · General Secretary
Keep the ITAA’s memory, order and fairness in good hands.
The General Secretary is an elected member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. They make sure every meeting is recorded, every decision follows the bylaws and every record is safe, and they lead the Nominations and Awards committees. If you love clear processes and care about how a global association is run, we would like to hear from you.
At the heart of the role
Two responsibilities that keep the ITAA trustworthy.
The General Secretary leads the administrative function of the ITAA: making sure the association runs well and follows the rules that govern it.
The memory of the Board
Take the minutes of Executive and Board meetings, publish them once approved, and keep every document stored safely online. Help the President set agendas, organise meetings and make sure official business follows the bylaws.
Fair elections, real recognition
Chair the Nominations Committee, set the nominations deadline with the Board and run elections with the Operational Administrator and the Script Editor. Lead the Awards Committee that honours outstanding contributions to TA.
Sounds like you? It takes two minutes.
Express your interest →Why it matters
Good governance is how a global community trusts itself.
The ITAA, the association founded by Eric Berne, brings together transactional analysts and students across six world regions. Every decision its Board takes needs to be recorded, transparent and in line with the bylaws.
The General Secretary makes that possible. Working closely with the President, the Executive Committee and the ITAA’s contracted administration team, they protect the association’s records, its procedures and the fairness of its elections.
Ensures official business is conducted in accordance with the Bylaws and guidelines.
The Secretary’s role, ITAA Guidelines and Procedures Manual
What the role involves
Six responsibilities, one steady hand.
Based on the ITAA Guidelines and Procedures Manual and the ITAA governance site.
01
Minutes and records
Take the minutes of Executive and Board meetings, make them available online once approved, and keep all documents safely stored.
02
Meetings and agendas
Help the President set agendas, organise in-person and online meetings, prepare the AGM and follow up on matters arising.
03
Bylaws and compliance
Make sure official business follows the bylaws, work with the Bylaws Committee and advise the Board on legal aspects, including members’ rights.
04
Nominations and elections
Chair the Nominations Committee, set the nominations deadline with the Board and run elections with the administration team and the Script Editor.
05
The ITAA Awards
Lead the Awards Committee for the Muriel James Living Principles, Hedges Capers Humanitarian, Robert and Mary Goulding Social Justice and ITAA Service awards.
06
Policies and reports
Keep the Guidelines and Procedures Manual up to date and work with the Administrator and Editor on the annual Board reports.
Who we hope to meet
Organised, discreet and fair. And at home with digital tools.
The guidelines ask for a few essentials. The rest are strengths that will make the role easier and more rewarding.
The essentials
- ✓A fully paid-up ITAA member in good standing
- ✓Previous service on the ITAA Board of Directors or an ITAA committee
- ✓A good understanding of the ITAA bylaws and guidelines
- ✓The time and resources to fulfil the role, and respect for confidentiality
- ✓Agreement with the TA principles, the ITAA Mission, Vision and Values, and its Code of Ethics
Strengths that help
- +Being a responsive communicator
- +Good with processes and time management
- +Excellent computer skills and confidence managing online communications
- +Accurate, clear writing for minutes and official documents
- +A genuine interest in the effective running of the Board and the Association
Skills that shine in this role:
Minute-takingGovernance and bylawsOrganisationOnline meetingsDocument managementElections and nominationsEvent coordinationSeveral languagesHow it works
An elected role with a clear path.
Position
Elected member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors
Responsible to
The President and the Board of Directors
Leads
Nominations Committee (chair) and Awards Committee; member of the Bylaws Committee
Term
3 years, which can be extended for one further term
Works with
The President, the Executive Committee and the ITAA administration team
Rhythm
Executive and Board meetings, online and in person, plus the AGM
Tell us about you
Fill in the short form below. It takes about two minutes.
A first conversation
The ITAA President gets in touch to talk about the role, its timing and your experience.
Formal nomination
Board posts are filled through the ITAA nominations process. You’ll get guidance on how and when to apply.
Election and handover
If more than one candidate applies, members vote. Then you are welcomed onto the Board.
Integrity
We aim to be ethical, respectful, honest and authentic in every message we share.
Inclusivity
We welcome individuality and work to make the association accessible to all members.
Community
Each of us is autonomous and, at the same time, connected as one global TA community.
Questions
Before you raise your hand
Is this an elected position?
Yes. The General Secretary is an elected member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. Expressing interest here opens a conversation; it does not replace the formal nomination and election process set out in the ITAA bylaws.
Do I need previous experience at the ITAA?
The guidelines ask that the Secretary has previously served on the ITAA Board of Directors or another ITAA committee. If you haven’t yet, tell us anyway: there may be a committee where you can start.
Do I need to be an ITAA member?
Yes. All Board and committee members are fully paid-up ITAA members. Not a member yet? You can join the ITAA here.
Is this a paid role?
No. Every role carried out in the name of the ITAA is voluntary. What you gain is a central place in the life of the association and a global network of colleagues.
How much time does it take?
The role follows the rhythm of the Executive and Board meetings, the AGM and the yearly nominations and awards cycles. We’ll talk openly about your availability in the first conversation.
Express your interest
Raise your hand for the General Secretary role.
This is not the formal nomination. It takes about two minutes and simply opens a conversation with the ITAA President about the role and its timing. You’ll get a confirmation by email right away.
