If the seat of Chairman falls vacant for any reason whatsoever, the duties of Chairman shall be temporarily performed by a Vice-Chairman, in the order of appointment and, failing this, by a Regional Councillor appointed by the Council. The standing committee shall be renewed within one month, in accordance with the procedures set out in article L. 4133-5.
In the event of the resignation of the President and all the Vice-Presidents, the Regional Council is convened by the oldest member, either to appoint the Regional Councillor provided for in the previous paragraph, or to renew the Standing Committee.