ARTICLES OF GOVERNMENT
ARTICLE I. Government of the College

Section 1. The President

The President of the College, who shall be the chief executive officer, shall be appointed by the Trustees and shall hold office for such time as the Trustees may determine. It shall be the duty of the President to preside at meetings of the Academic Council; to act as the medium of communication between the Trustees and the Council and the faculty and all other persons in the service of the College; to recommend to the Trustees appointments of officers of administration; to notify all persons appointed or reappointed by the Trustees or Executive Committee; to appoint (or remove) all other agents needed for the administration of the College and determine their duties and salaries except as otherwise provided; to keep acquainted with all the affairs and interests of the College; and to exercise supervision over all its departments. The President shall prepare or have prepared the annual Catalogue of the College and shall present annually to the Trustees a report upon the condition of the College with an account of the work of the year and any recommendations which may seem to be expedient.

Section 2. Administrative Officers

There shall be a Dean of the College, the second officer of the institution, and such other administrative officers as the Trustees shall appoint on recommendation of the President. Their duties shall be defined by the President, in consultation with the Trustees.

Section 3. Student Government

The Wellesley College Government Association is the formal organization of Wellesley students. The Senate is in charge of the executive and legislative work of the College Government Association. (For details, see College Government Handbook.)