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52village would help the chief in building his house so thathe would have a big house able to accommodate alarge numberof people on important functions. The chief also receivedhelp from the villagers for his Jhum cultivation so that hereceived enough paddy for his own consumption and also tohelp the poor in the village.Normally this help was notdemanded by the chiefs, but the elders of the village wouldarrange so that the chief got enough food for his personaluse and that of the poor and the needy in time of poorharvest, famine, or any kind of calamity.The chief usuallyexempted the elders of the council from these dues.The village has two important officers under thechief and the council.The Village PriestThe village priest, known as "Thiempu", is an importantofficial. In all important functions and ceremonies,his service is required.Therefore, the chief often consultshim on important issues.He is practically the physicianof the village, and is given aportion of the animalssacrificed in the ceremonies for the sick. Asremunerationhe is paid in cash or in kind.Sometimes he is given abasket of paddy and sometimes a piglet. Before the comingof Christianity, the priest used to exercise great influenceon the chief and his council of elders.