The Legitimacy of Acting Regional Heads

The process of appointing PKDs should be transparent from the outset, with clear requirements and procedures, as many circles have already discussed. It is hoped that this will be the case.

In May 2022 began the process of filling the acting regional posts of five governorships, 37 regentships and 6 mayorships.

Acting regional heads (PKDs) are to be appointed in 101 regions this year and in 171 regions next year. As such, the government is assigning a total of 272 PKDs by 2024. This is half the total number of provinces, regencies and municipalities in Indonesia.