KPFA Elections Debate Issue #2 - Program Director or Not

KPFA has not had a Program Director for several years. There are some who feel this is not necessary - that this subscribes to a "professional" or "corporate" model. Currently, a Program Council, comprised of board and staff members subsitute for this function, however, since this formation does not exist under the by-laws, no official decision-making authority flows to this council. What should be the appropriate program management structure for a listener-sponsored public radio station?