The foreign national is notified in writing at least fifteen days before the date of the committee meeting, which must take place within three months of the matter being referred to it; he may be assisted by counsel or any person of his choice and be heard with the assistance of an interpreter.
He may apply for legal aid under the conditions laid down by law no. 91-647 of 10 July 1991 relating to legal aid, this option being mentioned in the notification. Provisional admission to legal aid may be granted by the chairman of the commission.
The conditions under which the foreign national is authorised to remain in France until the administrative authority has made a ruling are determined by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.