The Sanction Committee is convened by its Chairman. It may only deliberate if at least three members are present. If, pursuant to Article L. 612-10, a member other than the Chairman does not take part in the deliberations, he is replaced by his alternate.
If the Chairman is absent or unable to attend, the meeting is chaired by the second member of the Conseil d’Etat appointed pursuant to Article L. 612-9 and the Chairman’s alternate sits as a deliberating member.
If the Chairman and the second member of the Conseil d’Etat are unable to attend, the hearing is chaired by the Chairman’s alternate or, where applicable, by that of the second member of the Conseil d’Etat. If all the members of the Conseil d’Etat are unable to attend, the president or, where applicable, the second member of the Conseil d’Etat entrusts one of the other members with the task of chairing the hearing.