Series 03 - Proceedings of College Council

The Council has its roots in the distinction between Senior and Junior Fellows established in the late sixteenth century, of which the Master and Senior Fellows formed an inner cabinet. It evolved through the statutory reforms of the nineteenth and early twentieth century into a body consisting of the Master, two other ex officio members, the Bursar and the Senior Tutor, and ten elected members representing the remainder of the fellowship. The Council is the executive body of the College for all but changes of statutes. It deals with elections or appointments to fellowships, scholarships and College offices, and management of estates, buildings and finance; although it may also consult the General Meeting of Fellows or representatives of the student body.