In real terms, though, it is only the elders who take this action in their capacity as representatives of the congregation.
فَهُمْ يَقُومُونَ بِٱلدَّوْرِ ٱلْمُوكَلِ إِلَيْهِمْ مِنْ يَهْوَه ،‏ وَذلِكَ نِيَابَةً عَنْ كَامِلِ ٱلْجَمَاعَةِ .‏