Persons were appointed to the title and office by the King, these appointees headed the administration of a large locality known as "Korale", which was a division of the province of the Kingdom known as a "Dissava" and as such he would be subordinate to the local Dissava. There was no time limit for the officer holder as he held the post at the pleasure of the King, which meant throughout his life, if not incurred the displeasure of the King. It was not hereditary, although members of the same family have been appointed.