The Chairman of the Board of Directors is appointed for a period of three years, renewable once, by decree issued on the proposal of the Minister for Health.
The age limit for the Chairman is sixty-seven.
The Chairman has a deputy, appointed under the same conditions from among the members of the Board of Directors.
Should the Chairman or his alternate be permanently unable to carry out his duties, a replacement shall be appointed under the same conditions for the remainder of the term of office.