The chairman of the committee referred to in article D. 312-3 is chosen from among persons who have served as head of a diplomatic or consular post.
In addition, the committee comprises:
2° A representative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs;
3° A representative of the Minister of Immigration;
> A representative of the Minister of the Interior;
A representative of the Minister of the Interior
4° A representative of the Minister for the Interior;
The members of the Commission are appointed by decree of the Prime Minister for a period of three years. A first and a second vice-chairman and, for each of the members of the commission mentioned in the four preceding paragraphs, a first and a second deputy are appointed under the same conditions.
Either of the vice-chairmen may sit on the committee in place of the chairman, on the latter’s appointment. If the Chairman is absent or unable to attend, his duties shall be performed by the First Vice-Chairman and, if the latter is unavailable, by the Second Vice-Chairman.