Article L228-64 of the French Commercial code
The meeting is chaired by a representative of the group. If the representatives are absent or if there is disagreement between them, the meeting shall appoint a person to act as chairman. If convened by a court-appointed agent, the meeting is chaired by the latter. Failing representatives of the general body appointed under the conditions provided for in articles L. 228-50 and L. 228-51, the first meeting is opened under…