The Spanish administration was led by a High Commissioner, formally accredited to the Jalifa but in fact the highest authority in the Protectorate. The High Commissary directed the political action of Spain in the Protectorate, and orders and instructions emanated from it. The high commissioner was assisted by various departments ( Indigenous Affairs Development and Finance ). There was a territorial controller in each of the regions, directly represented to the Delegation of Indigenous Affairs. Subordinate to him, there was a next level, with regional auditors and, finally, local auditors. The maintenance of order was in charge of the Regulares (forces of the Spanish army with "indigenous" Rif people) and the Indigenous Police . On the military side, the high commissioner was assisted by three commanders based in Ceuta , Melilla and Larache .