There is the chief elder who is the most important elder,and has general say over everyone.
Discipline Wand
The Council of Elders are in charge of the ceremonies.
The giver is called upon to advise the elders when they need guidance or insight on important decisions that impact the community. The giver's wisdom and memories of the past are valued for providing clarity and perspective on various issues.
The Committee of Elders have the power to assign all of the twelves's jobs. :) i think............
the elders want everyone to be the same.
The Council of Elders are in charge of the ceremonies.
The Elders, as I believed they are called.
their job is to assign jobs and to observe others
their job is to assign jobs and to observe others
In "The Giver," the community elders have the roles of decision-makers who enforce rules, preservers of the community's history and traditions, and mentors who guide the young people in their roles and responsibilities.
The responsibilities of the Committee of Elders are to assign spouses, assign children, pick Assignments for the Twelve's, etc.
The community in "The Giver" is governed by a group of elders known as the Committee of Elders. They make all major decisions for the society, including assigning roles to individuals, controlling the distribution of resources, and maintaining order.