Therefore, the function of Guncho was nothing but a regional office of the national or prefectural government, sending down an administrative order from the central government through the Kocho (an officer responsible for administrative affairs.) of towns and villages.
よって郡長は国・府県の出先機関として町村の戸長を通じて中央の行政命令を下達する機関に過ぎなかった。