Article 13

Apart from cessation on death, the service of the Director or a Deputy Director shall cease, in accordance with Article 47(a) of the Conditions of employment, at the end of the month in which the person concerned reaches the age of 65 years.

The termination of service of the Director or a Deputy Director shall be decided upon by the Council, acting by qualified majority after obtaining the opinion of the Management Board, in accordance with Articles 15 and 17 of these Rules.

The opinion of the Management Board on the termination of service of a Deputy Director shall be drawn up after having consulted the Director.