Regulations for the Establishment and Management of Private Elementary Schools, Junior and Senior High Schools, and Affiliated Preschools for International Residents Article 19

The founder of a SIR is the Director by right. He does not have to run for re-election.If the founder of a SIR is a natural person, his resignation, death, removal or dismissal may result in the loss of directorship by right. If the founder is a legal person, it shall lose its directorship when that legal person is dissolved. The vacancy of the Director seat shall be filled up by election.
中文原文 私立高級中等以下外國僑民學校及附設幼兒園設立及管理辦法第19條
創辦人為當然董事,不經選舉而連任。
創辦人為自然人者,擔任當然董事期間,因辭職、死亡或依規定解職或解聘時,喪失其當然董事資格;創辦人為法人者,於解散時,喪失其當然董事資格。
所遺董事名額均應補選之。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.