Direct responsibility for academic administration was delegated to the General Board of the Faculties, with the Hebdomadal Council holding an oversight role.
Eighteen members of the council were elected by Congregation of the full faculty.
Hebdomadal Council's agenda was typically in two parts, and the students were asked to leave before the second half of the meeting.
The council had the prerogative of initiating resolutions and statutes, which were submitted to Congregation for approval.
It met once every two weeks during university terms and twice during the long vacation.