In practice, almost all legislative decisions are taken by the Regent House, although the election of the Chancellor is still a Senate decision. Septemviri - body of seven persons who act as the court of appeal in relation to disciplinary offences. Statutes - common laws governing the University's affairs, whose modern framework was drawn up in 1926 and has since been amended many times. Changes to Statutes require the approval of the Queen in Council. Syndicate - a special administrative body responsible for a certain institution or activity.
Occasional syndicates advise on major questions of current importance.
Tripos - a University examination, which qualifies a candidate partly or wholly for admission to an Honours Degree. University officer, appointed by the Council for up to seven years. The Vice-Chancellor chairs the two central bodies, presides over Congregations and Discussions, and has important ceremonial and statutory duties.