Tsm’syen National Assembly

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Tsm’syen National Assembly

Category: Tsm’syen Law Page status: Working

Purpose

This page describes the Tsm’syen National Assembly as a collective forum through which Nation-level matters may be addressed. It records how shared concerns are brought together while respecting house, clan, and lawful authority.

This page does not define a permanent legislature or override existing governance structures.

General principles

  • The Assembly exists to address matters affecting the Nation as a whole.
  • Participation is grounded in recognition and lawful standing.
  • The Assembly coordinates; it does not replace houses or clans.
  • Authority remains bounded by ayaawx.
  • Decisions rely on witness and restraint.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Collective forum

  • The National Assembly is a gathering of recognized representatives.
  • Representation reflects houses, clans, and lawful roles.
  • The Assembly convenes as required, not continuously.
  • Its existence arises from need, not default authority.

SCOPE

Nation-level matters

  • Matters affecting multiple houses or the Nation as a whole may be brought forward.
  • Issues may include land, law, protection, or collective response.
  • House-level matters remain with the houses unless escalation is required.
  • The Assembly does not absorb local authority.

ROLE OF HOUSES

Representation and responsibility

  • Houses participate through recognized leadership.
  • Houses retain responsibility for their members and positions.
  • Assembly participation does not dissolve house accountability.
  • Standing is affected by conduct within the Assembly.

ROLE OF ELDERS

Guidance and continuity

  • Elders may provide guidance to the Assembly.
  • Guidance draws on law, memory, and precedent.
  • Elders do not legislate or command outcomes.
  • Trust defines the scope of elder involvement.

WITNESS

Legitimacy and memory

  • Assembly proceedings require witnessing.
  • Witnesses confirm process and outcomes.
  • Public memory preserves legitimacy.
  • Unwitnessed decisions lack standing.

OUTCOMES

Results and limits

  • Outcomes may include statements, guidance, or coordinated action.
  • Outcomes do not override ayaawx or house law.
  • Implementation depends on lawful authority at appropriate levels.
  • Refusal to comply may affect standing.

LIMITS

Boundaries

  • The Assembly is not a supreme authority.
  • It does not create law unilaterally.
  • It does not replace elders, houses, or clans.
  • Its authority ends where lawful scope ends.

CONTINUITY

Protection of governance

  • The Assembly supports continuity of law at the Nation level.
  • Correct use strengthens collective governance.
  • Misuse weakens trust and authority.
  • Teaching proper scope protects future use.

To be developed

  • Conditions for convening
  • Participation and recognition practices
  • Relationship to modern governance bodies
  • Source citations

Navigation >> Structure of the Nation >> Modern Violations and National Response >> Competent Jurisdiction >> Wilp and Waap Governance >> Elders as Interpreters of Law >> Ayaawx >> Adaawx

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