secretariat
//ˌsɛkrəˈtɛəriət//
Noun
secretariatSingular
secretariatsPlural
1
A governmental or administrative office or department, especially one headed by a secretary-general.
The United Nations Secretariat coordinates the work of the organization.
2
The staff or premises of such an office or department.
The secretariat moved to a new building last month.
3
The position or term of office of a secretary.
She held the secretariat for five years before retiring.