Section 1
The administrative officer of the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies is the Chair. Other administrative officers may include directors, coordinators, and other persons. The Chair, with the consent of the Faculty, will determine the nature of these appointments and duties assigned to each.

Section 2
The Chair of the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies may organize the administrative officers into councils or groups to best administer the department.

Section 3
The Chair of the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies or a representative appointed by the Chair shall preside at meetings of the Faculty. In the absence of the Chair or an appointed representative, the Faculty shall elect a temporary chairperson. The Chair shall appoint a secretary to take minutes at the meetings of the Faculty.