The Secretariat

What was the League's Secretariat?

The Secretariat was the League of Nation's civil service.

How did the League of Nations' Secretariat work?

The Secretariat worked through a body of experts from different areas such as economics, education and health.

Who was involved with the League of Nations' Secretariat?

The work of the Secretariat, led by Eric Drummond between 1920 and 1933, was carried out by international officials from member nations. They were expected to remain neutral in respect of their nations. In 1920, there were 158 civil servants; by 1931 this had increased to 707.

What was the role of the League of Nations' Secretariat?

The role of the Secretariat was to support all other organisations in the League of Nations.

What were the League of Nations' Secretariat duties?

The Secretariat had 2 important duties:

• ❖ It was in charge of administration and organising actions undertaken by the League.
• ❖ It was responsible for carrying out any decisions the League made, except for those on military issues.

What problems did the League of Nations' secretariat face?

The League's Secretariat faced problems because it was expensive to run and grew too large over time.