Article L1231-2 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
I.-Without prejudice to the powers devolved to local and regional authorities and their groupings, and in coordination with these authorities and groupings, the National Agency for Territorial Cohesion is responsible for advising and supporting local and regional authorities and their groupings mentioned in article L. 5111-1 of this code in the design, definition and implementation of their projects, in particular to promote access to public services, access to healthcare in…