Vice-Premier Shih Chi-yang, noting that his new office carries no defined responsibilities, said his main work will be to: (1) Assist the Premier in his work; (2) Take responsibility for several specialized committees in the Executive Yuan; and (3) Undertake temporary duties assigned by the Premier, such as coordination between ministries.
經濟建設委員會主任委員錢復赴美處理公務，未能參加記者會，但行前曾發表談話。以下是十四位新首長「走馬上任」後的課題與自我期許：行政院副院長施啟揚表示，副院長職務沒有固定職掌，也無主管業務，而他的主要工作大致朝幾個方向推展。一是襄助院長處理行政院有關事務。