Semang Fachong Council is the third important body of village administration which is found in the villages of Manipur. They assist the office of Chieftain in running the grass root administration. This body is primarily responsible for the day to day administration of the village. It is composed of the persons who are selected by the Haosa or the office of the Chief and who possess the qualities of wisdom, integrity, knowledge of customary law etc. Semang Fachong Council also includes the representatives from the lower and poor section of minority who live in the village who can continue in the office till the chief wishes. The council administers on all the social, political, economic and judicial matters that come to the office of the chief.
Semang Fachong Council mainly functions by interpreting the customary laws. In every council meeting the Hoasa is the head of the council presides over the meeting while the members of the council present the issues of the day. While every villager is supposed to pay tribute to the hoasa for the services it renders, the council of ministers are exempted from this. The Semang Fachong Council within the Kuki tribes a number of members where the council is headed by the chief or Upa it is assisted by the Lhangsam Pa who is the spokesman of the council. It further includes the Thiempu or the Priest of the village who is the next senior and respectable member of the community, Thih-Kheng (Black-Smith) Pa who is vital in providing infrastructure, Lawm (Village Labour Corps) which represent the informal organisations that run through length and breath of the village. Among these the spokesman who is also considered as the secretary of the council plays a significant role. He is in charge of collecting information and broadcasting it. He is further responsible for convening the meetings, conveys the decision of the council in public and enforces and implements the decision of the council. Though the task given to him is not specified, he may be asked to act for number of roles which may vary from emissary, negotiator, mediator, depending upon the personal talent of the spokesman. All these organisations which form the components of the council together contribute to the village administration.
Semang Fachong Council along with the spokes man includes other member like the priest of the village who possesses complete knowledge regarding the social customs and rituals as well as regarding the administration of medicines; the blacksmith who provides the knowledge to manufacture such products that are essential for livelihood and security. The unique Lawm system of Kuki tribes largely represents the community participation of the tribe which involves every person from every generation.
Thus contribution of Semang Fachong Council is one of the most valuable wings of Kuki village administration which provides for the most transparent administration at the village level.
