The Role of the Village Consultative Body in Village Regulation Formation in Masam Bulau Village, Tanjung Sakti Pumi District, Lahat Regency

Abstract

Background: Following Law No. 6/2014, the Village Consultative Body (BPD) was transformed into a village institution with political functions, authorized to establish Village Regulations (Perdes) with the village head, accommodate aspirations, and oversee performance. However, in Masam Bulau Village, Tanjung Sakti Pumi District, Lahat Regency, the BPD's role has not been optimal due to the limited number of Village Regulations produced. This issue prompted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the BPD's role in Village Regulation formation.

Methods: Descriptive qualitative research with field research conducted from March to April 2023 at the Masam Bulau Village Office. Data collection through observation and interviews was analyzed based on three indicators of the BPD's role: 1) accommodating community aspirations, 2) overseeing village regulation drafts, and 3) establishing village regulations.

Results: All three indicators have been implemented, with a note that capacity building is needed: 1) Community aspirations were successfully captured through outreach and discussions with the Community Empowerment Institute (LPM), traditional institutions, the Family Welfare Movement (PKK), and youth. 2) Oversight of the drafting of Village Regulations (Perdes) is the responsibility of the Village Consultative Body (BPD) and village officials, with community proposals being incorporated into the Perdes.3) Perdes are established through deliberation and mutual agreement, but are hampered by a lack of human resource knowledge and community awareness.

Conclusion: The role of the Masam Bulau Village BPD in the formation of Perdes has been implemented according to the three indicators, but still faces limitations in knowledge and a small number of Perdes. Human resource capacity building and intensive outreach are needed to make the BPD's role more effective, produce quality Perdes, and be adhered to by the community.