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The ''Kume sôriyaku'' was assisted by an official called the ''chagushi'' (長史), selected to serve for a period of two to three years. From [[1403]] to [[1646]], this title was held by the lead tribute ambassador, but after 1646, the title came to refer to this position within the town administration.
The ''Kume sôriyaku'' was assisted by an official called the ''chagushi'' (長史), selected to serve for a period of two to three years. From [[1403]] to [[1646]], this title was held by the lead tribute ambassador, but after 1646, the title came to refer to this position within the town administration.
The ''Kumemura hissha'' (久米村筆者, lit. "Kumemura secretary"), also known as ''zokkan daihicchô'' (属官大筆帖), was the chief secretary under the ''chagushi'', and oversaw the distribution of aristocrats' stipends.
The ''Kumemura hissha'' (久米村筆者, lit. "Kumemura secretary"), also known as ''zokkan daihicchô'' (属官大筆帖), was the chief secretary under the ''chagushi'', and oversaw the distribution of aristocratic stipends and systems of justice. The position was originally held only by people from Kume, but later came to be held by members of the Naha aristocracy as well, on occasion. The secretary served for a one-year term.
An official called the ''kanjihô'' (漢字方) oversaw all formal documents sent to China. Appointment to the position came after a test of the applicant's ability at [[calligraphy|regular script]]. From 1728 on, this position was also known as ''kanji goyûhitsu'' (漢字御右筆).
Another official, in charge of overseeing calendrical matters, was known as the ''tsûshohô'' (通書方) or ''shikenshokan'' (司憲書官). One of a number of positions to require a formal exam, it was originally called ''shirekikan'' (司暦官) or ''rekiyaku'' (暦役); the name was changed in 1737.
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