At its first plenary meeting, the regional conference elects, by a simple majority of the members present, a chairman and two vice-chairmen who may not be from the same college.
The chairman of the regional sports conference is elected for a term of five years, renewable once.
The chairman convenes the conference, sets the agenda for its meetings and organises and leads its work.
The Chairperson may involve in the work of the Regional Sports Conference and, where applicable, its thematic commissions, any expert or any other natural or legal person likely to contribute to the development of the territorial sports project, subject to the agreement of the majority of the members of the Conference.
If the Chairperson is unable to attend or is absent, the eldest Vice-Chairperson replaces him/her.
In the event of the resignation or permanent impediment of the chairperson, the regional sports conference shall elect a new chairperson as soon as possible, in accordance with the conditions set out in the first paragraph.