leads functions with a quieter form of authority. Its responsibility lies in determining which proposals move forward and which do not. This kind of role does not often attract attention, but it carries weight in shaping outcomes before they become public matters.
This has brought forward a familiar tension—between efficiency and transparency. On one hand, centralized decision-making can prevent delays and allow processes to move more smoothly. On the other, when decisions are made without clear visibility, it becomes difficult for others to understand how or why certain outcomes occur.
