Not later than one month after the annual meeting, the Secretary organizes a postal vote as described in article 10, paragraph 6.b . A decision on expulsion is communicated to the expelled MIC in writing and with an explanation by the President on behalf of the Assembly. The Assembly elects a Board, charging this Board with executive and representative duties by mandate. The Assembly is presided over by the President or, in his absence, by the Vice-President. In the absence of both the President and the Vice-President the Assembly shall elect a Chairman.
Officers are eligible for re-election.
Interim vacancies must be filled up as soon as possible. These will be agreed to at the discretion of the remaining Board-members. The temporary officers retire on the same date as the expiration of the mandate of those officers whose chairs they filled. Every third year a new Board shall be elected during the annual meeting. The Secretary shall call for candidates at least four months prior to the annual meeting at which the election is to take place.