In the event that an affiliated institution or company takes decisions that do not comply with directly applicable laws, regulations or European provisions relating to banking and financial activities or with the instructions laid down by the central body of the caisses d’épargne et des banques populaires, the central body may dismiss one or more persons who effectively manage the business of this institution or company, as well as collectively dismiss the members of its management board or its board of directors or supervisory board, and appoint persons who will be responsible for carrying out their duties until new incumbents are appointed.