From: John Keane [JKEANE@coj.net] Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 1:46 PM To: rule-comments@SEC.gov Subject: Reference S7-10-03 I urge the Commission to adopt rules to protect the rights of shareholders in selecting corporate Directors. As the Administrtor of the Police and Fire Pension Fund I am greatly concerned about the loss of independence of corporate Board Members, and in many cases the failure to Board Members to protect the assets of the Company. The Directors represent the stockholders, and must be independent. We, the shareholders need a strong voice in the selection of the Board Members. Thank You.