The College meets when convened by its Chairman, who sets the agenda.
It may only deliberate if at least half of the members in office are present, excluding the Chairman. If this is not the case, a new meeting will be held, with no quorum required, after a period of fifteen days.
The opinions of the Board are adopted by a majority of the members in office present. In the event of a tie, the Chairman shall have the casting vote.
The College may, on the initiative of its Chairman or of at least one third of its members, hear any person or authority competent in the field mentioned in the third paragraph of Article L. 1142-22 and likely to enable it to give an informed opinion.