The committee elects, from among its members other than the representatives of the State, its chairman and two vice-chairmen, by secret ballot, by an absolute majority of the full members, present, substituted or replaced under the conditions provided for in article L. 1211-2.
If after two ballots no candidate has obtained an absolute majority, a third ballot shall be held and the election shall take place by relative majority.
In the event of a tie, the oldest candidate shall be declared elected.
The minutes of the election shall be sent without delay to the Minister of the Interior.