Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair
Article 6
1. At the beginning of each term, the panel shall elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair from among its members. The election shall take place by a simple majority of its total membership. In the event of parity, the Director-General shall select the Chair from the members with most votes, on the basis of an assessment of their qualifications and experience. 2. The term of office of the Chair and Vice-Chair shall coincide with the term of the panel and shall be renewable. Any replacement of the Chair or Vice-Chair shall be for the remainder of the term of the panel.