Mechanism for Implementing Village Head Elections in Saohiring Village, Sinjai Regency

Abstract

This study aims to determine the mechanism for implementing village head elections in Saohiring Village, Central Sinjai District, Sinjai Regency and the evaluation results of village head elections. This research is a qualitative descriptive research that is intended to provide a clear picture and description as a whole with guaranteed truth of the existing problems. Data collection is done through observation, interviews and documentation. The research was conducted with research informants: 1) Secretary of Saohiring Village, 2) Chair of the village head selection committee in Saohiring Village, 3) Chair of BPD, 4) Community leaders of Saohiring Village. The results showed that the Mechanism for the Implementation of the Election of the Head of Saohiring Village, Central Sinjai District, Sinjai Regency, was running quite well according to the Regional Regulation of Sinjai Regency Number 31 Year. This research can be used as a reference mechanism for implementing village head elections, because previous research has only focused on the roles and responsibilities of village heads.