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  • The General Secretary (or '''First Secretary''') may also be the title used by the head of a political party or group. This meaning is often associated with Communist organizations. However, in some Communist parties such as the Chinese Communist Party under Mao Zedong , the highest position was that of Party Chairman though in other Communist parties this was a titular position.


  • The General Secretary may also be the head of a Trade Union , particularly in the United Kingdom or another association such as a federation of agriculture or farmer's union or a Co-operative .


The General Secretary's office or department is often referred to as the Secretariat .