In Roman society, the Aedilis (often rendered into English as Aedile) was an official who presided over many civil matters, like maintaining temples, the streets and roads, public buildings, the water supplies of the city, and organizing the Roman Games (Ludi Romani). They also checked the goods on sale for quality and tested weights and measures for accuracy. They made sure the city was functioning properly basically. Aedilii were elected by the Comitia Tributa (Assembly of the People), which was divided by voting districts and where the wealthy had less representation. Aedilii got no bodyguard, but were able to wear purple-lined white tunics. Their name is derived from the Latin aedes, meaning "temple or shrine".