At its first meeting, the board of directors shall elect from among its members a chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary and treasurer.
The chairperson of the board of directors shall represent the Association before courts and in its relationships with third parties, and he may sign any documents on behalf of the Association.
The vice-chairperson shall deputise for the chairperson in his absence. Where the position of a board member becomes vacant for any reason, such vacancy shall be filled by the candidate who obtains the greatest number of votes among the candidates in the general assembly meeting at which the election of the board has taken place. The new member shall complete the term of office of his predecessor.