To represent the aspirations of traditional communities by playing a meaningful role in cooperative governance.
Thus the House must:

• Act as a custodian of cultures, customs and traditions;
• Influence government policy and legislation especially in so far as it affects the institution and traditional
communities;
• Advise government on related matters;
• Seek to be consulted at appropriate levels on policy and programs that affect rural areas in general and traditional
communities in particular;
• Complement and support the work of government at all levels;
• Form cooperative relations and partnerships with government at all levels in development and service delivery;
• Play an oversight role on programs intended to uplift communities;