16. The engagement contract of an assistant president and executive director may be renewed, each time, for a period not exceeding 4 years.
The board of directors may not renew the engagement contract of an assistant president and executive director more than 12 months before the expiry date of the contract.
Upon renewal of the engagement contract of the assistant president and executive director, the board of directors is to proceed in accordance with sections 13 and 14.
Where no decision has been made by the board of directors concerning the renewal of the assistant president and executive director and where the board of directors has failed to notify the assistant president and executive director in writing of its decision at least 90 days before the end of his or her contract, the engagement contract is renewed for a term of 6 months.