Local governments and associations commonly hold jurisdiction over
certain processes in most towns and villages. In order to be able to 
lawfully complete some acts, mostly legal ones, one must be able to
know what must be done to obtain permission from the local authorities.
Usually this involves a tedious process of requests and appeals. Certain
individuals who are familiar with these systems can complete these
processes much faster and easier then someone who is inexperienced in
them. In fact, some make a mighty fine living doing so, many set up
shops in town offering their services.