EFFECTIVENESS OF VILLAGE DELIBERATIVE BODY FUNCTIONS IN TOMINI DISTRICT, SOUTH BOLAANG MONGONDOW REGENCY

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Village Consultative Body (BPD) in Tomini District, South Bolaang Mongondow Regency, in carrying out its duties in accordance with the mandate of Law Number 6 of 2014. The research focuses on three levels of effectiveness: individual, group, and organizational. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of individual BPD members is still limited, particularly in conveying community aspirations and translating them into concrete policies. This highlights the need for capacity building through ongoing training to improve personal performance in carrying out legislative and supervisory functions. At the group level, the BPD demonstrates fairly good collective efforts, especially in village deliberations regarding the allocation of the APBDES budget for each BPD, monitoring village programs, and the implementation of infrastructure development and empowerment initiatives. However, a lack of coordination between BPD members and the village government often poses a major obstacle in decision-making. This group dynamic requires special attention to create better synergy in solving strategic village issues. At the organizational level, the BPD has successfully carried out some supervisory functions, especially in physical projects and community empowerment. However, structural weaknesses such as a lack of administrative transparency and limited technical training implementation remain challenges that need to be addressed. Organizational reform is necessary to enhance the effectiveness of supervision and strengthen the working relationship between the BPD and the village government to support sustainable village development.