Any member of a departmental council, governed by Titles I to IV of the general civil service regulations must, when he wishes to benefit from the training leave provided for in article L. 3123-11, submit his request in writing to the hierarchical authority to which he reports at least thirty days in advance, specifying the date and duration of the absence envisaged in this respect, as well as the name of the organisation responsible for the course or session. The hierarchical authority shall acknowledge receipt of this request.
In the absence of an express reply notified no later than the fifteenth day prior to the start of the course or session, the leave is deemed to be granted.