18. When the board of directors is composed of fifteen directors, the general meeting, by by-law, may form an executive committee whose powers and duties it shall determine.
Such committee shall be composed of five persons the majority of whom shall be chosen from among the directors by the board of directors which shall designate the chairman thereof.
Three members of the committee, including at least two directors, shall constitute a quorum and decisions shall be taken by a majority of the members present.
The general meeting may grant, each year, a remuneration to the members of the executive committee.
The executive committee shall exercise its powers under the control of the board of directors, and the board may, at any time, for reasons it deems sufficient, replace any member of the committee.
R. S. 1964, c. 124, s. 18.