In addition to the responsibilities fixed by the Law, the President shall have to carry out the following duties.
1. The internal control of the Academy particularly the fixing and distribution of the various duties and the forming of committees and the appointment of the chairman and members of the committees.
2. The draft of the budget of the Academy, the rendering of the account and the administration of the property.
3. The nomination and the dismissal of members.
4. The appointment of his deputy, of the members of the Board of Directors and of the Treasurer—all from among the members of the Academy.
5. The changing of the statutes.
In case the President is unable to carry out his duties, they will be carried out by his deputy.
A change of the statutes and the nomination of the President's deputy requires the confirmation of the competent Ministers of the Reich. As for the draft of the budget, and the rendering of the account, the provisions contained in Art. 9 to 12 shall be applied.
Par. 5
The Board of Directors shall support and advise the President; it shall discuss the budget and make a preliminary examination of the rendering of the account.