Source: OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, pp. 1–88Consolidated text

Current language: EN

Article 73 Chair


Summary What does Article 73 of the GDPR regulation say?

This is a brief, administrative article concerning the leadership structure of the European Data Protection Board (the Board), which is established under Article 68.

It sets out how the Board selects its Chair and deputy chairs, and the duration for which they may serve in those roles.

Important points:

  • The Board shall elect a Chair and two deputy chairs from among its own members by simple majority.
  • The term of office for the Chair and deputy chairs is five years.
  • The role is renewable, but only once.

Springlex's summary of the article is a reading aid, not a substitute for the legal text.

    1. The Board shall elect a chair and two deputy chairs from amongst its members by simple majority.

    1. The term of office of the Chair and of the deputy chairs shall be five years and be renewable once.

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