Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Cambridge
Statute C
p. 20
UNIVERSITY OFFICES AND EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNIVERSITY

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Chapter V

THE ORATOR

1. The Orator is placed under the direction of the Council. It shall be the duty of the Orator

  1. (a)to write addresses for presentation to other universities and institutions;
  2. (b)to present to the University persons on whom titles of degrees are to be conferred honoris causa.

2. The Orator shall be appointed by Grace of the Regent House on the nomination of the Council.