Hello All, I was wondering if anyone know of any sites that describe the local government of the Banat villages? I have searched and have not come up with anything. I know the villages had a mayor, but cannot find any information on what other offices were held to support that position, or information on how those people came to office? Were they elected? Appointed? And if so, by who? I know there was a notary in the villages, but I'm not sure exactly what role this person played in the village? And I'm imagining there must have been some sort of justice of the peace in order for civil marriages to occur. I was just wondering if there was anything written on the actual governance of the villages that anyone may be aware of? Thanks so much! Amy