
Secretariat
Government Context
Refers to administrative support provided to government officials or departments.

He works at the secretariat assisting the Minister of Health.
Bureaucratic Structure
'Secretariat' implies a more formal and organized administrative structure than just a single secretary.

The secretariat handles all the paperwork for the parliamentary sessions.
Coordination Role
The secretariat often has a key role in coordinating actions and communication within an office.

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