If you read that section of scriptures, you'll see precise instructions. God knew exactly what He wanted. In duty, Jesus talked about putting the hand to the plow and looking back. The scriptures speak of vowing a vow and not paying. We're told that whatsoever our hand finds to do to do it with our might.
Diligence is taught in the Bible.
Duty is taught in the Bible. So then, those who have duty to lead, have that duty to you and to God. If they fail you, they fail God. If they are derelict in their duty, they have shunned the admonitions of God. They have done as Saul did when he sought to perform the duties of a priest.