The Provincial Training Unit's role is aligned to the iTaukei Affairs Act 1944. It is established to also provide support to the provision of the iTaukei Affairs (Tikina and Village Councils) Regulations 1996.
On the duties of the Tikina Council; Section 13 (1) subsection (b) to determine local priorities for development and in assisting with the attainment of social, cultural and economic goals.
On the duties of the Village Council; Section 29 sub-section (d) to safeguard and improve spiritual development based on sound moral principles and teaching and unity of the village community; (e) to formulate rules to ensure that respect and due regard is observed in the village, in matters affecting traditional authority, discipline and protocol.