Structure of the Traditional Government apparatus of the Sesenapadang Region, Mamasa Regency, West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to determine the composition of the traditional government apparatus in the past in the Mamasa region, and takes samples in the Sesena Padang traditional area, one of the traditional areas that still exists to maintain presence until now, and is also a partner of modern government in Mamasa Regency, West Sulawesi Province. The location of the study is Sesenapadang District, Mamasa Regency. The research variables consist of: a) the composition of traditional apparatus, b) the hadat government system, and c) the social environment of the hadat government. The data in this study are the results of direct observation and documentation in the field. The data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively and then used as a basis for drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that: 1) The composition of the customary apparatus consists of: Tokeada', Bali Ada', Tomakbisara ada', Pangngulu Basssi, So'bok, Toma'kada padang, Sulewa'na ada', To Burake, Tomakaka, Toma'kada Barata, Toma'gandang, Tomebalun Ma'dika, Pande Bulawan, Pande Bassi, Tomanarang, and Tomebalun. 2) The customary government system is held by Tokeada' assisted by Bali Ada' and other customary apparatus according to their respective job functions. 3) The social environment of society is regulated by customary law and is fully implemented by customary leaders according to their respective duties and functions.