Unless your a VP/CTO/Director or at a very small company where you got hired as a first developer I sure hope your boss knows development. At least a little. At some point in the org chart there should be a buffer between tech and non-tech (the VP, CTO, manager).

It's not unheard of at super large companies for the CTO (for example) to be non-technical but I think those companies are making a mistake. That role should be filled with someone who understands both sides. (having a CTO that is ONLY technical is also a mistake)

With that said, re the article. That does't have to be Giulliani. It could be someone working under his direction. It's just an extra layer of bureaucracy.

thatwebdude is always telling him it doesn't work like that! grrr.