Secretariat

usgb/ˌsekrəˈteriət/
noun

The office or department of a government secretary.

The secretariat is responsible for coordinating the meeting schedule.
Visual representation of "secretariat" - The office or department of a government secretary.

Often appears as...

  • united nations secretariat
  • departmental secretariat

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Government Context

Refers to administrative support provided to government officials or departments.

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He works at the secretariat assisting the Minister of Health.
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Bureaucratic Structure

'Secretariat' implies a more formal and organized administrative structure than just a single secretary.

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The secretariat handles all the paperwork for the parliamentary sessions.
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Coordination Role

The secretariat often has a key role in coordinating actions and communication within an office.

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The department's secretariat organized the inter-agency meeting.
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