| Secretary General of Interpol | |
|---|---|
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| General Secretariat | |
| Type | Chief administrative officer |
| Status | Active |
| Member of | General Secretariat |
| Nominator | Interpol General Assembly |
| Appointer | General Assembly |
| Term length | Five years renewable once |
| First holder | Oskar Dressler (1923–1946) |
| Website | Official website |
Secretary General of Interpol is the chief administrative officer and the highest official of the Interpol. It conducts administrative tasks at the General Secretariat and is responsible for the implementation of the decisions made by the General Assembly and executive committee.
The post of Interpol's secretary general is proposed by the executive committee while the General Assembly is responsible for the appointment. It is generally appointed for a term of five years and may be re-appointed only once. Its role is principally regulated by the Articles 28–30. A secretary general is also responsible for policymaking under the General Secretariat's framework. It coordinates with the member states chiefs working in concerned department and organisations.[1]
- ^ "Secretary General". INTERPOL. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2022-02-06.