Introduction -- Planning, November 1972-January 1973 -- Launch, January-February 1973 -- In operation, January-April 1973 -- Counsellor for Human Resources Caspar Weinberger: the super-secretary as assistant president -- Counsellor for Community Development James Lynn: the super-secretary as presidential coordinator -- Counsellor for Natural Resources Earl Butz: the dutiful and passive super-secretary -- Demise, April-May 1973 -- Legacy and significance