The president of the commercial court is chosen from among the judges of the court who have held office in a commercial court for at least six years, subject to the provisions of Article L. 722-13.
The Chairman is elected for a four-year term by secret ballot by the judges of the Commercial Court meeting in general assembly under the chairmanship of the outgoing Chairman or, in his absence, the oldest member. The election is held by an absolute majority in the first two rounds of voting and by a relative majority in the third round. In the event of a tie in the third round, the candidate with the greatest seniority in judicial office shall be declared elected; in the event of a tie in seniority, the oldest shall be declared elected.
The Chairman remains in office until his successor is installed, but this extension may not exceed a period of three months.