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MR. HAKODA: The bandmaster. <br /> MR. SCHUTTE: Then who watches him? <br /> MR. HAKODA: I supervise him. <br /> MR. SCHUTTE: You supervise him. So, actually <br /> he does come under you, then. <br /> MR. HAKODA: Yes, administratively. He has to <br /> make sure that they show up for rehearsals , for performances <br /> and if there is any problem then it comes to me. <br /> CHAIRMAN SAKATA: We'd like to thank <br /> Mr. Hakoda for his testimony. <br /> PUBLIC Introduction was made of Mr. Edward Harada, <br /> WORKS: Chief Engineer of the Department of Public <br /> Works, who presented the Commission with <br /> -his; prepared' description of the department. <br /> MR. HARADA: Mr. Chairman, I have a handout <br /> that is somewhat lengthy and I 'm not here to read it all <br /> tonight. It is primarily organizational in structure. So, <br /> if I may be permitted, I 'd like to summarize what is in the <br /> handout. <br /> In terms of organization, the department is <br /> made up of 6 Divisions. The work of the 6 Divisions are <br /> coordinated by myself and a deputy chief engineer. <br /> Briefly, the 6 Divisions are these. We have <br /> first, a Bureau of Plans and Surveys and they number about <br /> 30 employees. The Division 'of Plans and Surveys is primarily <br /> responsible to coordinate the roads and drainage and that <br /> type of project. Subdivision approval. Subdivision inspection. <br /> Floodcontrol. Surveys. That type of activities. <br /> All of these Divisions, by the way, are headed <br /> by a registered professional engineer except the Division of <br /> Automotive Equipment and Motor Pool. <br /> We have also a Bureau of Building Construction <br /> and Inspection. This Division numbers approximately 50 people. <br /> The 50 people are made up of different types of employees..:-= i' <br /> Professionals aswell as repairs and maintenance tradesmen. <br /> This Bureau . is,;. respo_nsible for construction and inspection of <br /> all public facilities which includes those facilities under <br /> Mr. Hakoda, the Fire Department, the Police Department. They <br /> also are responsible to inspect private construction through <br /> the building permit process. They also repair and maintain <br /> the various public buildings that are existing, such as fire <br /> stations and police stations. <br /> Thirdly, we have the Bureau of Sewers and <br /> Sanitation. This Division ' s responsibilities are two-fold. <br /> -14- <br />