The auditor may resign, at a suitable time, during the term of his appointment by submitting a written application to the board of directors. If there are matters he must bring to the notice of the company's shareholders and creditors, he shall submit a report thereon to the general assembly. The board of directors shall invite the ordinary general assembly to convene to consider the report within a period not exceeding thirty days from the date of its submission. The auditor shall be liable for any damages sustained by the company as a result thereof.