The Society of Descendants of the Conquest(SDC), a dependency of The Augustan Society, Inc., is lead by a [[Committee Chairmen|Dean]] appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the [[PresidentDean of Studies]], at least in . While it is greatly preferred that the early stagesDean be a member of this society, it is only required that he be a Member of The Augustan Society.
The '''Dean of the SDC ''' is responsible for:
* Establishing and recommending amendments to the Charter of the society, for confirmation by the [[Board]];
* Publicizing the existence of and means of joining the societySDC;* Informing members of the activities of the societySDC;* Maintaining the web page on the societySDC, which may be expanded in cooperation with the [[Assistant Webmaster for ENS]];* Soliciting articles on the subjects of William the Conqueror, his Companions, the Conquest generally, and descents from William and his Companions for ''The [[Augustan Omnibus|The Augustan Omnibus]]'';
* Advising the [[Librarian]] on the selection of books and other materials on these subjects;
* Serving on the [[Finance Committee]];
* Developing the annual budget for the SDC, in consultation with the [[Assistant Treasurer]] and the Finance Committee; and* Submitting a report to the [[Board ]] on the activities of the society annually in July, and at other times when requested.
General responsibilities for Deans are described on the page on [[Committee Chairmen]].
While there is not presently a publication by and for this group and topic, there once was, and could be again. If done, this should include material that is for some reason not appropriate for either ''The [[Augustan Omnibus|The Augustan Omnibus]]'' or ''[[Augustæum]]''. When there are at least five Augustan members among the membership, the Dean may call for elections to his office; when there are ten, he must. When there are 25, he may propose to the Board a Council to govern the SDC; when there are 50, he must.
When there are at least five Augustans in [[Good Standing]] among the members, the Dean may call for elections to his office; when there are ten, he must. When there are 25, he may propose to the Board a Council to govern the society; when there are fifty, he must.
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