Unlike the parliamentary model where there is a clear separation of the legislative, executive and judiciary powers of the state, the council of chief holds all three powers. Firstly, this gives more merit and strength to upholding accountability and transparency in the council fono. In particular, the deliberations are held in front of every council member. Unlike a system where Cabinet and political parties meet in secrecy or separately, the fono is an open forum where chief freely debate and boldly express their opinions in the presence of everyone. In this context, it is highly unlikely that accountability will be undermined. Secondly, the judicial process is simple and short. Anyone in the council or the village committing an offence is expected to face the council in the next fono. In serious cases that imvolve murder, rape, and violence, the process is much swifter in order to keep stability and peace in the village.