In principle, representatives are elected for a term of five years and their mandate is renewable.
However, their term of office ends:

• if they are not re-elected as a full or alternate member, as soon as setting up the delegation has taken place;
• when the person concerned ceases to be a member of the company’s staff;
• if they resign;
• when the trade union organisation which presented the candidate has informed the head of the company and delegation that the person concerned has ceased to belong to it;
• in the event of death;
• in the event of refusal, non-extension or withdrawal of the authorisation conferring the right to work.

Alternate members are called upon to replace full members:

• if full members are unable to attend meetings;
• when the mandate of a full member has ended for one of the reasons listed above under points 2 to 6. In this case, the alternate member shall complete the term of office of the full member.