Elders do not legislate or command outcomes.
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Elders Do Not Legislate or Command Outcomes
Category: Tsm’syen Law Page status: Working
Purpose
To distinguish guidance from authority and to maintain proper placement of decision-making responsibility.
General Principle
Elders do not legislate or command outcomes.
Meaning
Elders provide wisdom, context, and interpretation. They do not impose decisions on houses or the Assembly.
Function
This principle preserves balance between advice and authority. It ensures decisions remain with those who hold lawful responsibility.
Scope
Elders may:
- clarify ayaawx,
- remind participants of precedent,
- and outline possible consequences.
Final determination remains with recognized decision-makers.
Limits
Guidance must not be treated as automatic command. Authority cannot be transferred by expectation.
Consequence
Respecting this boundary protects legitimacy. Confusing guidance with rule may create disorder or dispute.