Within six weeks of the expiry of the deadline for the installation of the regional chambers following the five-yearly renewal, the current president of the assembly convenes an initial constituent assembly. This is held under the chairmanship of the oldest member.
It first elects the Chairman. It shall then elect individually each member of the bureau provided for in article R. 711-59, then to the constitution of the steering committee provided for in article R. 711-60. For these elections, each member of the general meeting has one vote.
A full or alternate member who is unable to attend the meeting may give a colleague of his choice written authority to vote on his behalf. Each proxy holder may not receive more than one proxy.