Election of Pine Tree Chiefs
Should any man of the Nation assist with special ability or show great
interest in the affairs of the Nation, if he proves himself wise, honest and
worthy of confidence, the Confederate Lords may elect him to a seat with them
and he may sit in the Confederate Council. He shall be proclaimed a 'Pine Tree
sprung up for the Nation' and shall be installed as such at the next assembly
for the installation of Lords. Should he ever do anything contrary to the rules
of the Great Peace, he may not be deposed from office -- no one shall cut him
down -- but thereafter everyone shall be deaf to his voice and his advice.
Should he resign his seat and title no one shall prevent him. A Pine Tree chief
has no authority to name a successor nor is his title hereditary.