The Board of Directors elects a chairman, vice-chairmen and, where applicable, the other members of the bureau each time a director is replaced pursuant to the provisions of the first paragraph of Article R. 4413-4.
It establishes internal regulations which set, in particular, the criteria for determining the order of appointment of vice-chairmen.
At the beginning of the first meeting it holds after each change in its composition provided for in the first paragraph, the Board of Directors, chaired by the oldest member, with the youngest member acting as secretary, shall elect the chairman, vice-chairmen and any other members of the bureau.
If the seat of Chairman of the Board of Directors falls vacant for any reason whatsoever, the duties of Chairman shall be temporarily performed by a Vice-Chairman in the order of appointment and, failing this, by a director appointed by the Board. The Executive Committee shall be renewed within one month, under the chairmanship of the oldest member, with the youngest member acting as secretary.
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