Prevent the concentration of power without responsibility
Prevent the Concentration of Power Without Responsibility
Preventing the concentration of power without responsibility is a core principle of Ayaawk. Authority is not understood as an inherent right, but as something that arises from the proper carrying of responsibility. Power that is separated from accountability is understood to disrupt balance and threaten continuity.
Within Tsm’syen law, power is distributed through relationships rather than centralized in individuals or offices. Names, crests, and roles carry specific duties tied to wilp, land, and community. Authority is maintained only so long as these responsibilities are actively upheld through conduct, participation, and public witnessing.
Ayaawk limits the accumulation of unchecked power by requiring visibility, accountability, and reciprocity. Those who hold authority are expected to be present, to contribute, and to respond to the effects of their decisions. Absence, neglect, or refusal to carry responsibility weakens authority and may require correction or redistribution of responsibility.
The concentration of power without responsibility is recognized as a source of imbalance. When authority is exercised without care for consequences, law responds through correction, withdrawal of recognition, or restoration of balance through collective action. This ensures that power remains tied to service, restraint, and the wellbeing of the whole.
By preventing the separation of power from responsibility, Ayaawk maintains balance, protects against domination, and ensures that authority remains grounded in relationship rather than control.