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1130 TRADITIONAL CHIEFS AND HEADS OF VILLAGES |
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Traditional chiefs and heads of villages perform a variety
of legislative, administrative and ceremonial tasks and duties,
determined by ancient traditions, as well as by the division of
rights and responsibilities between village chiefs and the
local, regional and national authorities.
Tasks include -
(a) allocating the use of communal land and other resources
among households in the community or village;
(b) collecting and distributing surplus production of the
community or village;
(c) settling disputes between members of the community or
village;
(d) disciplining members of the community or village for
violation of rules and customs;
(e) performing ceremonial duties in connection with births,
marriages, deaths, harvests and other traditional feasts;
(f) representing the community or village on local or regional
councils;
(g) being responsible for informing the community or village
about government rules and regulations;
(h) performing related tasks;
(i) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Chief, village
- Head, village
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