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18 Birch Bark Roll for Girls V. The Rulers of the Tribe The Head Guide, responsible to Headquarters is chief ruler, next the Assistant Guides, then the Head Chief, elected by the whole Tribe: this oíñcer should be strong and acceptable, for the Chief _ is the leader, must enforce the laws, has charge of the standard which bears the totem of the Tribe and is the representative of the members. The Second Chief takes the Head Chieťs place in case the latter is absent; otherwise, is merely a Councillor; is elected by the whole Tribe. S0, also, the elected Third Chief is leader only when the other two are away. Wamýum Keeper, not elected, but appointed for one year by the Guide or Chief, and is charged with keeping the money and public property of the Tribe, except the records. Should have a lock-box or small trunk to keep valuables in. Keeýer of the Tally. Is not elected, but appointed by the Guide or Chief. Keeps the Tribal records, including the Book of the Laws, the Roster or Roll, the Winter Count, or Record of Camps and Seasons, and the Feather Tally, or Record of Honors and Exploits. Enters nothing except as commanded by the Council; should be an artist. Sometimes one member holds more than one of these ofñces. The Guides appointed by Headquarters, the Tribal and Band Chiefs, and the Sachems and Sagamores by right of their Honors, together form the High Council or Governing Body of the Tribe. All disputes, etc., are settled by the Guide, the Chief and Council. The Council makes the laws and ñxes the dues. The Chief enforces the laws with the support of the Guide. All rulers are elected or appointed for one year, or until their successors are chosen. The election to take place on, or as soon as possible after, Spring Day, which is the first Sun of the Crow Moon (March Ist). Honorary or Life Members have been elected by some Tribes as marks of distinction or añection. (Whenever in doubt, follow the National Constitution.) Vow of the Head Chief. (To be signed with name and totem, if any, in the Tally Book.) I give my word of honor that I will maintain the Laws, see fair play in aH the doings of the Tribe, and protect the weak, and I Will not ask any one to do what I am not willing to do myself.