The Chairman of the National Consultative Ethics Committee for Health and Life Sciences shall discuss with the authorities mentioned in Article R. 1412-1-4 with a view to defining a parity composition of the Committee.
Failing this, lots are drawn from among the authorities that have yet to appoint or propose an uneven number of members. This draw determines the number of women and the number of men to be nominated by each authority concerned.
This draw is carried out by the Chairman of the Committee, in the presence of a representative of the Minister for Health, no later than three months before the expiry of the terms of office of the members of the Committee.
Each of the authorities due to take part in the renewal and concerned by the draw may appoint a representative to attend.
Authorities which have yet to appoint or propose an even number of members shall appoint or propose as many women as men.