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.