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

	== NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ==		== NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ==
	=== Collective forum ===		=== Collective forum ===
	* The National Assembly is a gathering of recognized representatives.		* [[The National Assembly is a gathering of recognized representatives]].
	* Representation reflects houses, clans, and lawful roles.		* [[Representation reflects houses, clans, and lawful roles.]]
	* The Assembly convenes as required, not continuously.		* [[The Assembly convenes as required, not continuously.]]
	* Its existence arises from need, not default authority.		* [[Its existence arises from need, not default authority.]]

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

	== ROLE OF HOUSES ==		== ROLE OF HOUSES ==
	=== Representation and responsibility ===		=== Representation and responsibility ===
	* Houses participate through recognized leadership.		* [[Houses participate through recognized leadership.]]
	* Houses retain responsibility for their members and positions.		* [[Houses retain responsibility for their members and positions.]]
	* Assembly participation does not dissolve house accountability.		* [[Assembly participation does not dissolve house accountability]].
	* Standing is affected by conduct within the Assembly.		* [[Standing is affected by conduct within the Assembly.]]

	== ROLE OF ELDERS ==		== ROLE OF ELDERS ==
	=== Guidance and continuity ===		=== Guidance and continuity ===
	* Elders may provide guidance to the Assembly.		* [[Elders may provide guidance to the Assembly.]]
	* Guidance draws on law, memory, and precedent.		* [[Guidance draws on law, memory, and precedent]].
	* Elders do not legislate or command outcomes.		* [[Elders do not legislate or command outcomes.]]
	* Trust defines the scope of elder involvement.		* [[Trust defines the scope of elder involvement.]]

	== WITNESS ==		== WITNESS ==
	=== Legitimacy and memory ===		=== Legitimacy and memory ===
	* Assembly proceedings require witnessing.		* [[Assembly proceedings require witnessing]].
	* Witnesses confirm process and outcomes.		* [[Witnesses confirm process and outcomes]].
	* Public memory preserves legitimacy.		* [[Public memory preserves legitimacy]].
	* Unwitnessed decisions lack standing.		* [[Unwitnessed decisions lack standing.]]

	== OUTCOMES ==		== OUTCOMES ==
	=== Results and limits ===		=== Results and limits ===
	* Outcomes may include statements, guidance, or coordinated action.		* [[Outcomes may include statements, guidance, or coordinated action]].
	* Outcomes do not override ayaawx or house law.		* [[Outcomes do not override ayaawx or house law.]]
	* Implementation depends on lawful authority at appropriate levels.		* [[Implementation depends on lawful authority at appropriate levels]].
	* Refusal to comply may affect standing.		* [[Refusal to comply may affect standing]].

	== LIMITS ==		== LIMITS ==
	=== Boundaries ===		=== Boundaries ===
	* The Assembly is not a supreme authority.		* [[The Assembly is not a supreme authority]].
	* It does not create law unilaterally.		* [[It does not create law unilaterally]].
	* It does not replace elders, houses, or clans.		* [[It does not replace elders, houses, or clans]].
	* Its authority ends where lawful scope ends.		* [[Its authority ends where lawful scope ends]].

	== CONTINUITY ==		== CONTINUITY ==
	=== Protection of governance ===		=== Protection of governance ===
	* The Assembly supports continuity of law at the Nation level.		* [[The Assembly supports continuity of law at the Nation level.]]
	* Correct use strengthens collective governance.		* [[Correct use strengthens collective governance.]]
	* Misuse weakens trust and authority.		* [[Misuse weakens trust and authority.]]
	* Teaching proper scope protects future use.		* [[Teaching proper scope protects future use.]]

	== To be developed ==		== To be developed ==
	* Conditions for convening		* [[Conditions for convening]]
	* Participation and recognition practices		* [[Participation and recognition practices]]
	* Relationship to modern governance bodies		* [[Relationship to modern governance bodies]]
	* Source citations		* [[Source citations]]

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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]]

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