These female representatives were assigned to participate actively in hearings of customary courts, and generally act as deputy to the headman. |
A suit of clothing was to be given the chief and headman every three years, and medals and flags when the treaty was signed. |
Annuities were to be paid: five dollars per person, fifteen dollars per headman, and twenty-five dollars per chief. |
Customary Court is administered by the chief, headman or court president with the assistance of elders in the community. |
To escape, claims its headman, Abu Sakr, all but 14 of the camp's 160 families have fled deeper into the hills. |
Contacts: Inform local authorities, such as local extension agents, the mayor, headman and tell them what you are doing. |