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Finally, there should be a general provision which would makethe director the principal enforcer of the general plan. This would be similar in concept to the States Coastal Zone Management Act and State 'Pl.an .where an agency, which is the State Department of Planning and Economic Development, has been assigned the responsibility of ensuring compliance with those laws. As you may be aware, I am presently studying the entire general plan process, particularly as it relates to the amendment process. While there will be a need to amend the ordinance itself, some changes to the charter may also be needed to strengthen and preserve the integrity of thepplanning process. This study should be completed within the next two months , and I will so give you my recommendations on that portion. . I am prepared to answer any questions the commissioners may have. . MR. ISHIDA: Mr. Fuke, the gist of your initial statements seem to indicate that you feel definitely that as far as the department heads are concerned, it is unnecessary to have council confirmation. Now, as I read your statement, it 'seems that I detect that you seem to indicate that there is a conflict as far as to whom you are representing whether the executive or the legislative branch. There is a confirmation problem. Do you see that definitely as an inconsistence of position:20 MR. FUKE: As I pointed out, Mr. Ishida, this is like from administrative purposes it provides a conceptual problem in terms of when you go down to the legislature or when you express policy positions , it doesn' t necessarily reflect the position of the administration of the Mayor. Or generally, in a situation where you have a greater blend between the legislative and the executive branch, I think, when you have council confirmation it becomes easier to have that cabinet officer speaking the position which would, gener- ally, be reflective of both the legislative and the executive branches. The basic thrust over here, . . .what I am suggesting is that if there is going to be an emphasis on the separation of powers then I think that council confirmation should not, be required. The other aspect of that, of course, is in relation to if the executive branch is made responsible to implement policies, somebody has to set the stage in terms of how you are going to coordinate these implementations and the best way to achieve coordination, of course, is to put it all under one house. If you have council confirmation there is, I think, a practical problem of finding out, well , what if the legislative, and executive branch differs in terms of how policy should be implemented. Then who, like in my situation, who do I turn to? Do I totally remain detached from the situation or do I get embroiled in any conflicts,, .f they arise? - 7 e