the grand steward is vested with comprehensive control over administrate activities within the agency, and supervisory authority over the service performance of the staff (8–3). he is empowered to interact with the prime minister on matters pertaining to the agency's authorized duties, either requesting the issuance of cabinet office ordinances (8–3), or notifying him on pertinent matters (8–4). he has the authorization to hand down orders or directives to staff members of government organs under the agency's direct control (8–6), and may also request the commissioner general of the national police agency to take appropriate measures regarding administrative duties that involve the civilian .