The kingdom's peripheral coastal provinces (Pegu, Tenasserim, Martaban and Arakan) were administered by a Viceroy called a "Myowun", who was appointed by the king and possessed civil, judicial, fiscal and military powers. Provincial councils ("myoyon") consisted of "myo saye" (town scribes), "nakhandaw" (receivers of royal orders), "sitke" (chiefs of war), "htaunghmu" (jailer), "ayatgaung" (head of the quarter), and "dagahmu" (warden of the gates). Each province was divided into districts called "myo", each led by a "myo ok" (if appointed), or by a "myo thugyi" (if the office was hereditary). The Viceroy of Pegu was assisted by several additional officials, including an "akhunwun" (revenue officer), "akaukwun" (customs collector), and a "yewun" (conservator of port).