Statement of Faith: Achieving Ethical Leadership & Moral Accountability

The quality of public service at the village level is deeply rooted in the character and integrity of its officials. The Statement of Faith in One God is the definitive instrument for Ethical Leadership. As defined in Permendagri Number 83 of 2015, village officials serve as the essential staff assisting the Village Head in policy coordination and administration. By formally pledging their devotion to God, candidates establish a baseline of Moral Accountability, ensuring that their conduct in public office is guided by spiritual values and a high standard of personal conscience.

This document serves as the first filter in the recruitment process, highlighting that leadership is a sacred trust aimed at serving the community with honesty and fear of God.

Regulatory Standards for Village Official Appointments

To achieve high-resolution Ethical Leadership, the recruitment of village staff follows a rigorous legal framework. Officials are selected based on the following general criteria:

• Education: At least a high school diploma (SMA) or equivalent.
• Age: Between 20 and 42 years old at the time of application.
• Residency: Registered as a local resident and living in the village for at least 1 year prior to registration.
• Administrative Integrity: Full completion of the administrative requirements as mandated by law.

In addition to these, “Special Requirements” regarding local wisdom and ancestral rights may be established through a Local Regulation (Perda) to ensure the administration is socially and culturally aligned with the village community.

The Administrative Dossier: Securing Moral Character

Achieving Moral Accountability is formalized through the submission of the administrative dossier. Candidates must provide several legal instruments, including:

• Residency Confirmation: ID Card (KTP) or a residency certificate from the local RT/RW.
• Spiritual Pledge: A Statement of Faith in One God, created on legally stamped paper.
• National Loyalty: A Statement of Loyalty to Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.
• Academic Proof: Legalized educational certificates from elementary school to the highest level completed.
• Civil Records: Birth Certificate or recognized birth documentation.
• Health Verification: A valid health certificate from a Public Health Center (Puskesmas).
• Formal Application: A Formal Request to become a Village Official, submitted on legally stamped paper.

The specific format for this pledge is mandated in the Appendix of Perbup Situbondo Nomor 9 Tahun 2017, which serves as the implementation rule for Perda Situbondo No 8 Year 2015 regarding Village Organizational Structure.

Conclusion: Institutionalizing Integrity in Local Governance

In conclusion, the Statement of Faith in One God is the definitive instrument for Ethical Leadership and Moral Accountability. It ensures that the village government is staffed by individuals who recognize a higher moral authority in their service to the public. By adhering to the standards of Permendagri 83/2015 and local Perda, the Village Head protects the administration from corruption and behavioral negligence. A morally accountable official is the strongest pillar of a trusted and progressive village administration.