 No less important, this official was also tasked with controlling the access of the "daimyōs" to the Court.He was appointed to oversee financial measures and the court, and to ensure the emperor's personal security and for guarding the safety of the court.For example, the "shoshidai" supported the Kyoto magistrate or municipal administrator (the "machi-bugyō") in making positive policy about firefighting for the royal palaces.