Article L2143-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
In municipalities with a population of 80,000 or more, the municipal council determines the perimeter of each of the neighbourhoods making up the municipality. Each neighbourhood has a neighbourhood council, the name, composition and operating procedures of which are determined by the municipal council. The district councils may be consulted by the mayor and may make proposals to him on any issue concerning the district or the town. The mayor…