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High Priests are ordained with power to officiate, when set apart or otherwise authoritatively directed, in all the ordinances and blessings of the Church. They may travel as do the seventies, carrying the Gospel to the nations; but they are not especially charged with this duty; their particular calling being that of standing presidency and service. The high priests of any stake of the Church may be organized into a quorum, and this without limit as to number; over such a quorum, three of the members preside as president and counselors.
Source: Talmage, James E. Articles of Faith, 6th ed. Salt Lake City, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1968. 207 - 208.
All of the top leadership positions are occupied by men who hold the rank of High Priests.