The Assembly is not a supreme authority
The Assembly Is Not a Supreme Authority Category: Tsm’syen Law Page status: Working
Purpose
This principle clarifies the limits of the Assembly’s role within Tsm’syen governance.
General Principle
The Assembly is not a supreme authority.
Meaning
The Assembly coordinates discussion and response where matters affect multiple houses or the Nation as a whole. It does not replace the authority of houses, clans, or ayaawx.
Implications
Authority remains distributed according to lawful responsibility. Participation in the Assembly does not transfer or dissolve house jurisdiction.
Limits
The Assembly cannot exceed the boundaries set by ayaawx. It cannot centralize power or assume automatic superiority over existing governance structures.
Legitimacy
Standing depends on recognition, proper process, and witnessing. Without these, outcomes lack force.