 "Vice-President" replaced the President during his absence; usually helped him to carry out the tasks of a chairperson of the board.In 1718–1722, the presidents of the collegiums were part of the Senate, but then, only the presidents of the three most important collegiums (Foreign, Military, and Admiralty), and (temporarily) the President of the Berg College, participated at the meetings.The meetings of the collegiums were held daily, except Sunday and holidays.