Village Staff Decree 2026: Strengthening Rural Governance and Administration

Entering the new fiscal year, Village Governments must strengthen their organizational structure by managing competent human resources. One crucial instrument in the village organizational framework is the issuance of the Village Staff Decree for 2026. A Village Staff member holds a strategic role as a supporting element for village officials, ensuring that complex administrative and operational tasks are carried out effectively, transparently, and accountably.

Legal Foundations for Appointing Village Staff

The preparation of the Village Staff Decree for 2026 must be based on a solid hierarchy of laws and regulations to ensure legal certainty:

• Village Law: Law No. 6/2014 as last amended by Law No. 3/2024.
• Government Regulations: PP No. 43/2014 as last amended by PP No. 11/2019.
• Ministry of Home Affairs Regulations: Permendagri No. 83/2015 regarding official appointment and Permendagri No. 84/2015 regarding organizational structure.
• Financial Management: Permendagri No. 20/2018 concerning Village Financial Governance.
• Village Instruments: Village Regulations regarding the 2026 RKP Desa and the 2026 Fiscal Year APB Desa.

Position, Tasks, and Functions of Supporting Staff

Based on the latest regulations, the Village Staff has a vital position in supporting the village bureaucracy:

• Position: Serves as a technical supporting element for the Head of Affairs (Kaur) and the Head of Section (Kasi).
• Administrative Function: Provides support in recording, archiving, and reporting within the Village Secretariat.
• Operational Function: Provides technical field support to ensure public services reach residents optimally.
• Strategic Support: Enables village officials to focus on development policies while the Village Staff manages daily technical details.

Essential Components in the Village Staff Decree 2026

The drafting of the Village Head’s Decision must include essential points to be legally valid:

1. Considerations: Includes the “Considering” section (background of organizational needs) and the “Observing” section (list of legal foundations).
2. Decision Dictum: Confirms the person’s name, specific position, and the main tasks to be performed during the term of office.
3. Financial Clause: Confirmation that the Village Staff honorarium is charged to the 2026 Village Budget (APB Desa).
4. Validity Period: Establishment of the start date and a correction clause if errors are found in the future.

Financing Mechanisms and Governance

All costs arising from the appointment of Village Staff must be managed professionally through the village financial system:

• Village Budget Allocation: Staff honorariums must be included in the personnel expenditure or goods/services expenditure post according to regional regulations.
• Honorarium Amount: Determined based on the district’s General Cost Standard (SBU) or the respective village’s financial capacity.
• Cross-Sector Coordination: A copy of the Village Staff Decree must be submitted to the Sub-district Head (Camat) and the Community Empowerment Service (Dinas PMD).
• BPD Supervision: The appointment process and performance evaluation are monitored by the Village Consultative Body (BPD) to guarantee objectivity.

Conclusion

The drafting of the Village Staff Decree for 2026 is a strategic step toward professional village administration. With a solid legal basis and competent personnel, public services are expected to become faster and more reliable. Ensure that the entire appointment process follows participatory and transparent village planning stages for the progress of an independent village.

Visit the Village Regulations page for official access.