The legal representative of an régie is either the director in the case of an régie responsible for the operation of a public service of an industrial and commercial nature, or the chairman of the board of directors in the case of an régie responsible for the operation of a public service of an administrative nature.
The legal representative, after authorisation from the board of directors, brings legal actions in the name of the régie and defends the régie in actions brought against it. Settlements are concluded under the same conditions.
The legal representative may, without the prior authorisation of the Board of Directors, take any steps to preserve the rights of the régie.