The General Council, chaired by the Chancellor, represents the interests of all staff and graduates of the University and has an advisory role, but the Principal and University Court are required to present an annual report to the General Council. The University Court, chaired by the Rector, is the "de jure" and "de facto" supreme governing body of the University with the authority to appoint the Principal, and the power to overrule the "Senatus Academicus". The "Senatus Academicus", chaired by the Principal, is charged with determining the programmes of teaching for the students, and deciding on the regulations for the awarding of degrees. The "Senatus Academicus" has the "de facto" responsibility for student discipline, subject to the appellate jurisdiction of the Court.