The members of the Medical Risks Observatory mentioned in 5° to 12° of article D. 1142-59 are appointed by order of the ministers responsible for health, social security and the economy for a renewable term of three years.
The Chairman and Vice-Chairman are appointed under the same conditions from among the members of the Observatory.
The Vice-Chairman is responsible for chairing the Observatory if the Chairman is absent or unable to attend.
For each of the members mentioned in 5° to 12° of Article D. 1142-59, an alternate is appointed under the same conditions.