The
Secretary-General is responsible for the overall management of the Union and acts as its legal representative. He coordinates all administrative aspects of the Union’s activities to ensure the most effective and economic use of its resources. The
Deputy-Secretary-General assists the Secretary-General in the performance of his duties and performs other specific tasks entrusted to him by the Secretary-General.
Legal Affairs Unit
provides legal advice and assistance to the General Secretariat and the Bureaux on issues related to the functions, structure and activities of the Union.
Internal Audit Unit
supports the activities of the Union with the aim of ensuring the effective, economic and efficient use of resources in achieving the overall goals, strategies and priorities set in the Strategic Plan.
Ethics Office
reinforces and promotes ITU ethics policies and ensures that they are clearly understood throughout ITU.