Dean of the Academy

The Dean of the Academy is an Imperial title created by the Senate in Spring 379YE. The title had significant constitutional implications, and was eventually ratified by Empress Lisabetta during the Spring solstice 380YE.

Responsibilities

The Dean of the Academy is expected to use their power to raise a motion in the Senate on behalf of the Academy Student Council. It is important to realise, however, that as always the holder of an Imperial title may do whatever they wish with the powers granted to them.

Faustina Notturno di Sarvos was appointed Dean in the Summer 380YE

Powers

It is important to note that while the Dean of Students has the ability to propose a motion to the Senate they do not have the ability to vote, speak, or make announcements.

Proposal

The Dean of Students can propose one motion to the Senate each summit. The Dean follows all the normal rules and limitations regarding senate motions - including the requirement to find someone else to second that motion, the requirement that it be submitted to the civil service, and the requirement for it to pass scrutiny.

The Dean of Students can also second one motion raised by someone else each summit.

Selection

This title is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate appointed during the Summer Solstice The Dean of the Academy serves for a year, or until they die, step down, or are revoked.

Any Imperial citizen is eligible to hold this title. It is important to note that the title is not restricted to members of the Academy staff.

Removal

The Dean can be revoked by a simple majority of the General Assembly or by the Assembly of Nine.