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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

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