the society is governed by a cabinet of nine officers: the moderator, first censor, second censor, scriba, recorder, treasurer, librarian, archivist, and annual oration director. the first four, often termed "the bench" in reference to their position during meetings, are attired in full academic gown at all society meetings, held eight times per semester on the top floor of college hall, on friday evenings. the position of annual oration director was added in the early 2010s to provide additional support for the increased role of the annual oration, and the position of art gallery director was added in 2019.