Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the place where a secretary transacts business, such as preserving records, called?"
When most hear the term "secretariat," images of an iconic red race horse come to mind. But the term is actually a noun for a place where a secretary will transact his or her business, such as preserving records, maintaining correspondence, scheduling meetings, etc. It is also the term used for officials who are in charge of high-level administrative duties, especially those associated with international organizations, such as the United Nations. The Secretary-General heads the United Nations Secretariat. Source: Dictionary.com; UN.org