The Chairman of the Board of Directors is elected from within the Board, from among the personalities mentioned in 5° of article R. 211-4, for a term of four years, renewable once.
In the event of temporary impediment, the Chairman of the Board of Directors is replaced under the conditions laid down in the internal rules.
If the Chairman is permanently prevented from attending, a new Chairman shall be elected within three months, in accordance with the procedures set out in the first paragraph.