
Each Desa or Banjar is well organized and there is kind of village or Desa council in each village. This council is made of wise men or elders, of the village, is also chosen by popular vote and the Perbekel, or village head, is also chosen by the people. Most of the meeting are held in the Bale Banjar – the village hall- and well being of the village. Subject for discussion may range from the arrangements for the festivals, repairs to the village temple, difficulties in the keeping of peace and order in the village degrees from the central government and for local services, such as the school, bridges and roads.
The village government is found on a primitive democratic system which is fundamental, indeed, to the whole structure of government. The primitive democracy is also expressed in the principle of gotong royong or co-operative selfhelp should a family wish to build a house they will receive help from those in the village not engaged in urgent work of their own. In turn, the family would assist their neighbours should the need arise. Such help is possible in a society which hasn’t yet become specialized, for each man in the village is still able to turn his hand to a variety of fast.