Preamble

The organisation is divided into six main functions that enable it to continue to grow and thrive. Each member of the Executive Committee ensures that his/her designated functions follow the strategic direction of the organisation.

The 6 Functions are:

  • Finance
  • Administration
  • Operations
  • Development
  • Professional Standards
  • Research and Innovation

Finance

The Finance function ensures the fiscally responsible management of the organisation’s funds.  The person holding the Finance Director role works with the following Committees:

  • Finance committee
  • Eric Berne Fund for the Future (EBFF) and the Scholarship Grants Fund (SGF)

Administrative Processes

The Administrative function ensures the effective functioning of the organisation and abides by the rules governing it.  The person holding this role is the General Secretary who oversees the following Committees:

  • Nominations
  • Awards

The secretary also sits on the By Laws Committee (see Operations)

Operations

The Operations function ensures the ITAA operates within its bylaws, is an ethical global entity, provides ongoing professional development by supporting inspiring and growthful conferences and has an efficient IT system for effective functioning of the BoD and Committees.

The person holding this role is the Vice President, Operations and oversees the following Committees:

  • Ethics
  • Governance
  • Conference
  • IT

Development

The Development function ensures the effective communication to its global members of all ITAA activities and takes into account the local and regional circumstances.  It responds to membership issues and develops policy recommendations to the BOD that address any situation that arises and requires or demands the attention of the organisation.

The person holding this role is the Vice President, Development and oversees the following Committees:

  • Communications
  • Social Engagement
  • Membership Committee

Professional Standards

The Professional Standards function ensures the rigorous and effective examination process is adhered to, so TA is held in high regard and its members are professionally competent and sound, TA service providers.

The person holding this role is the Vice President, Professional Standards and oversees the following Committees:

  • International Board of Certification (IBOC)
  • Professional Standards

Research and Innovation

The Research and Innovation function supports research and innovative developments in TA theory, information, and applications as well as stimulating ongoing self-development and professional growth.

The person holding this role is the Vice President, Research and Innovation and oversees the following Committees:

  • TAJ Editorial Team
  • Script Editors
  • Webinar team
  • TA Podcasts
  • Research Awards Committee
  • EBMA Committee

Appointments common to all Committees

All Chair positions are appointed by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the directors of the particular function.

All committee members are nominated by the Committee Chair.  The relevant Director to that committee takes the nomination to the BoD who appoints the committee member.

All terms of appointment will be for three (3) years.  Members may be appointed for successive terms.  When a position becomes vacant during the term of office, nominations can proceed as per usual process in the ITAA’s Bylaws.

The number of people on each committee varies depending on the tasks the committee is undertaking at any given time.

All appointees to the BOD and committees will follow the prescribed procedure in the ITAA Roles Menu.