The Pharaoh of Egypt fulfilled the roles of head of state and head of government, as well as high priest and overseer of every cult. The royal court was Egypt's administrative hub and it was only when the country experienced rapid growth that this structure was forced to change. Governmental positions and titles were opened up to those outside of the royal family as the arrival of documentation and bureaucracy led to the formation of local government. A system of mayors and town councils were given jurisdiction over communities, and this proved crucial in administering the annual survey which provided a huge boost to Egypt’s economy.
