It was probably given as a mark of respect, rather than as conferring any real authority; but from this circumstance the Onondagas were afterwards known in the council by the title of "the nominators."
"The Iroquois Book of Rites"
Horatio Hale
Three parish nominators, one lay diocesan nominator, two clerical diocesan nominators, and the bishop, between them, choose the new incumbent.
"The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent"
S.M. Hussey
The Irish bishops are also chosen by nominators drawn from the clergy and laity of the diocese, provided a two-thirds majority be obtained for any one candidate.
"The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent"
S.M. Hussey