The secretary has the primary duties of handling administrative tasks and keeping information confidential to support leadership. Routine tasks include opening mail, taking dictation, receiving guests and calls, filing documents, and scheduling meetings. Special tasks directly from leadership can involve drafting agreements, handling confidential documents, and organizing meetings. Financial tasks include managing petty cash, paying bills and expenses, and maintaining expense records. The secretary plays an important supporting role to free up leaders to focus on managerial responsibilities.