Chairs GM and Officer meetings. He/she appoints committee chairs. He/She cannot make a motion or vote during a general meeting unless a tie breaking vote is required. He/She is responsible for seeing that all other officers and chairs are fulfilling their duties. The Abbess is responsible for outreach to organizations outside of TCS when no other is specified. He/She oversees external issues outside of the house. The Abbess is one of three (3) signatories on the TCS bank account. Other duties may be determined by the Bylaws, at the discretion of the Board or GM, or in accordance with nonprofit law as necessary.