I.-Where the company is managed by a Board of Directors, the latter shall comprise at least three members, not including the members elected by the employees, in accordance with the provisions of Article L. 322-26-2 . The Articles of Association set the maximum number of Board members.
However, if the Chairman of the Board of Directors dies, resigns, is removed from office or ceases to hold office following a decision by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution to oppose his appointment, and if the Board is unable to replace him with one of its members, it may appoint, subject to the provisions of IV of Article R. 322-55-2, an additional director to act as Chairman.
II – The Board of Directors elects a Chairman from among its members, who must be a natural person, failing which the appointment is null and void. The Board may decide to grant the Chairman compensation in accordance with the conditions set out in article R. 322-55-1 for directors. The Articles of Association may provide for the allocation of remuneration to the Chairman, the amount of which is determined by the Board of Directors.
The Chairman is appointed for a term that may not exceed his term of office as director. He may be re-elected. The Board of Directors may dismiss him at any time. Any provision to the contrary is deemed unwritten.
III – The Chairman of the Board of Directors organises and directs the work of the Board and reports thereon to the General Meeting. He shall ensure that the company’s bodies function properly and, in particular, that the directors are able to fulfil their duties.