Dere Dulata (People’s Council)
The courtyard next to the king’s residence is the Dulata area where the social, economic and administrative plans of the Zayse people are developed and discussed. It is the government department where the general activity plans of the state are developed, reviewed and decisions are made for their implementation. Finally It is the government department where new social, economic and administrative plans are designed and existing ones are reviewed. When The king, the king’s advisors, and the elders participate in the discussion.
The majority of the participants in the discussion are different, depending on the stakeholder groups participating in the discussion agenda. Additionally The discussion agendas presented in each Guta Maga are attended by the Maga, Sorofas, and elders in the same area. But if the agenda concerns the entire Zayse state, all 28 magas, along with the sorofa and the elders, will participate. But the king and his advisors are permanent and decision-makers.
We have seen above that one of the issues seen in the Dere Dulata is an administrative function. If In the middle, information about the relations with foreign states, which ensure the peace of the state, is collected from various sources, discussed with the Oge Magas and Tora Magas and the Yeguta Magas, and a report is submitted to the head of the state, the Kat, in this Dere Dulata. In addition to internal affairs, foreign relations plans are developed and presented for discussion.
In general, social, economic and administrative plans regarding foreign relations are prepares in this public council. The Dere Dulata Assembly Hall is a traditional gathering hall where the current situation is assessed, directions are set, and decisions are made.
Another administrative issue is to maintain the peace and security of the residents of the territory. If disputes and conflicts between individuals, communities, and tribes are not resolved. When Through the lower-level mediation system. The matter is carry to this assembly hall. And a decision or settlement is make in this same Marta meeting place. When disputes and conflicts occur between tribes. Serious crimes are committee’s, and dispute arise with neighboring states, the matter is dealt with in this assembly hall.
When serious social, economic, and administrative situations arise in the Zayse ethnic group. The Dere Dulata is a public assembly where elders, sorofas. And magas consult with the king and set a direction for resolution. The photo below shows the seats of the Kat Khama, Kat Salo, and Kaibene Maga. Where they sit and discuss issues with their advisory Magas. Starting with the king, all Magas, Sorofas, and elders of the country, have their own seats at each level.
