The National Council of the Order of Chiropodists is made up of members elected from among chiropodists registered with the Order on a self-employed or employed basis who meet the conditions laid down in article L. 4322-11-1. The Minister for Health is represented on the National Council in an advisory capacity.
The Conseil national de l’ordre des pédicures-podologues has a national disciplinary chamber presided over by a member of the Conseil d’Etat, in active service or honorary, with at least the rank of Conseiller d’Etat, appointed by the Vice-President of the Conseil d’Etat for a renewable term of six years.
The national disciplinary chamber comprises members elected by the national council from among the members and former members of this council and the members and former members of the regional and inter-regional councils of the order.
This chamber hears appeals against decisions of the disciplinary chambers of first instance.
When disputes concern relations between professionals and users, the disciplinary chamber is joined by two user representatives appointed by the Minister for Health.