1.The Executive Director of the Agency shall be appointed on grounds of merit and documented competence and experience relevant for civil aviation, or dismissed by the Management Board on the proposal of the Commission. The Management Board shall take its decision by a three-quarters majority of its members.
2.The Executive Director may be assisted by one or more Directors. If the Executive Director is absent or indisposed, one of the Directors shall take his/her place.
3.The Directors of the Agency shall be appointed, on the grounds of professional competence relevant for civil aviation, or dismissed by the Management Board on the proposal of the Executive Director.
4.The term of office of the Executive Director and of the Directors shall be five years. This term of office shall be renewable.