What responsibilities accompany that authority
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What Responsibilities Accompany That Authority
Principle
Authority over a territory carries **responsibilities**, not privileges.
A house that holds authority is obligated to act for the well-being of the land, the people, and future generations.
Core Responsibilities
A house holding territorial authority is responsible for:
- **Protection of the land and its life**
Safeguarding waters, animals, plants, and places from harm or misuse.
- **Regulation of access and use**
Determining how, when, and by whom the territory may be entered or used, according to law and protocol.
- **Stewardship of subsistence resources**
Ensuring food sources remain healthy, accessible, and sustainable (see: Subsistence Law).
- **Prevention of harm**
Acting to prevent damage, conflict, or exploitation within the territory.
- **Response to violations**
Addressing harm through lawful processes, including restoration or compensation (see: Restorative Justice).
- **Hosting and protocol**
Receiving others respectfully and lawfully when passage or use is permitted (see: Protocol and Hosting Law).
Accountability
A house is accountable for how authority is exercised.
Failure to meet these responsibilities may result in:
- challenge by other houses
- loss of recognition
- requirement for restitution
- reassignment of responsibility
(see: Inter-House and Inter-Tribal Dispute Law).
Continuity of Responsibility
These responsibilities continue through **names**, not individuals.
When a name is taken:
- obligations carry forward
- authority does not reset
- responsibility remains active
(see: Names as Legal Continuity).
Scope
This page records general responsibilities that accompany territorial authority.
House-specific duties, case examples, and detailed applications are recorded elsewhere and continue to develop over time.