Constitution of the Iroquois Nations

• The Great Binding Law, Gayanashagowa
• Rights, Duties and Qualifications of Lords
• Election of Pine Tree Chiefs
• Names, Duties and Rights of War Chiefs
• Clans and Consanguinity
• Official Symbolism
• Laws of Adoption
• Laws of Emigration
• Rights of Foreign Nations
• Rights and Powers of War
• Treason or Secession of a Nation
• Rights of the People of the Five Nations
• Religious Ceremonies Protected
• The Installation Song
• Protection of the House
• Funeral Addresses

Election of Pine Tree Chiefs

35. 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.