Two Co-Presidents, self-nominated this year for elections. They both take care of building the robot and papers, depending on the situation. Leadership seems to change form with each new set of Co-Presidents we get each year (although this year they're the same as last year...).
Interestingly enough, we've also ended up with Vice Presidents of Recruitment, Human Resources, and Team Spirit, chosen by the Co-Presidents. So collectively, we have no team captains, but we do have a five-person Executive Closet. Just like the U.S. Cabinet, but more efficient. A Closet stores useful things, while personally I think a Cabinet stores things on display.
Also, we have (three or four people) committees who run things like Publicity and Fundraising. This encompasses nearly the entire team! And several people hold more than one position...
On a side note, since we only have three people next year who are guaranteed members and not seniors, the Vice-President of Recruitment may exercise a bit more power. Leadership on our team adjusts as necessary. So far it's been quite effective.
And on special privileges, I haven't seen any really major ones (except for that elusive college application booster...
). Co-President seems to mean more responsibility only, which is a useful way of making sure that our leaders are really dedicated. Although, we really haven't had to worry. People vote for those they trust to do a good job.
(Ack! So many emoticons!)
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"There's no finer engineering than pit engineering." -kaszeta
"Show a girl how to use a wrench, and she'll put those skills to use for a lifetime. Hand it to her and tell her she's probably better off shopping, and she'll clonk you over the head with it, do your pneumatics system, and CAD the robot." -Amanda Morrison
'09