The secretariat of the Cour nationale du droit d’asile is provided by a secretary general appointed by the vice-president of the Conseil d’Etat on a proposal from the president of the court.
Under the authority of the president of the court, the secretary general supervises the court’s departments and ensures that they operate smoothly. He is assisted by deputy secretaries general.
Under the authority of the president of the court, the secretary general is also responsible for the smooth running of court proceedings.
The execution of procedural acts is ensured by the secretary general and the agents he appoints. To this end, the secretary general may sign letters informing the parties of the measures taken by the court to prepare and hear appeals and to summon the parties to the hearing. He may also, with the agreement of the president of the court, delegate his signature for part of his duties to the agents under his authority.