The directors are appointed by the constituent general meeting or by the ordinary general meeting. In the case provided for in Article L. 225-16, they are appointed in the Articles of Association. Their term of office is determined by the Articles of Association and may not exceed six years. However, in the event of a merger or demerger, the appointment may be made by the Extraordinary General Meeting.
Directors may be re-elected, unless otherwise stipulated in the Articles of Association. They may be dismissed at any time by the Ordinary General Meeting.
Any appointment made in breach of the foregoing provisions shall be null and void, with the exception of those which may be made under the conditions provided for in Article L. 225-24.