Regional Expansion in Tana Toraja Regency of South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

This research purpose to describe and analyze society participation, local political elite participation, local government role, and regional parliament in the process of area expansion of Tana Toraja Regency, and describe and analyze autonomy area expansion of public service. The method used in this research was the explanatory survey. The data collection conducted by using interview, observation, questionnaire and document study. The research informants include local leaders, regional government, Regional Parliament Members, nongovernmental organizations, social organization. The sample was collected by using purposive sampling, and data were analyzed descriptively. The results of this research showed that the society of Tana Toraja Regency participates actively to support and affect the decision making of area expansion in Tana Toraja Regency and to form of the new autonomous regency of North Toraja. The local political elites so participate in support and influence decision making of area expansion in Tana Toraja Regency and to form of the new autonomous regency of North Toraja. The regional government of Tana Toraja Regency as well as take the role in support and influence decision making of area expansion in Tana Toraja Regency. Regional Parliament has an active role in support and influence decision making of area expansion in Tana Toraja Regency and to form of the new autonomous regency of North Toraja, the role of Regional Parliament follow-up the society aspiration and socialization of the area expansion purpose. The area expansion of Tana Toraja Regency and the formation of new autonomous regency impact to the improvement of public service in the education field, health, and infrastructure.