A midwife may not employ another midwife or a student midwife on her behalf in the practice of her profession. However, the midwife may be assisted by another midwife in exceptional circumstances, in particular in the event of a considerable influx of people; in this case, authorisation is subject to an individual decision by the departmental council of the Association. If the departmental council remains silent, tacit authorisation is granted two months after receipt of the application.