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Article R821-40 of the French Commercial code

The National Council elects from among its members by secret ballot, in accordance with the procedures laid down in the last two paragraphs of Article R. 821-58 and for four years, a chairman, a vice-chairman and six members, who constitute the bureau. Half of the members of the executive committee are persons who perform certification tasks for public-interest entities and half are persons who do not perform certification tasks for…

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Article R821-44 of the French Commercial code

The National Council and the Bureau of the National Council shall only deliberate validly if at least half of their members are present. Members may be represented. A member may not have more than two mandates. Decisions are taken by a majority of the members present or represented. In the event of a tied vote, the President has the casting vote.

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Article R821-46 of the French Commercial code

The National Council is responsible for the administration of the Compagnie nationale and the management of its assets. It gives its opinion, when invited to do so by the Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice, on draft laws and decrees submitted to it, as well as on matters falling within its remit. It submits to the public authorities any useful proposals relating to the professional organisation and mission of…

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Article R821-47 of the French Commercial code

By delegation from the National Council, to which it reports half-yearly, the Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the National Company. Under the same conditions: 1° It coordinates the action of the regional councils, particularly with regard to the defence of the moral and material interests of the profession and the general discipline of statutory auditors; 2° It examines the suggestions of the regional councils, giving them…

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Article R821-48 of the French Commercial code

The Bureau prepares the deliberations of the National Council, whose agenda is set by the Chairman. It prepares the opinion of the National Council on draft standards submitted to it by the High Council pursuant to article L. 821-14. It forwards to the High Council the information contained in the activity declarations referred to in V of Article R. 823-10.

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