Article R1111-1-A of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The ethics officer referred to in article L. 1111-1-1 is appointed by the deliberative body of the territorial authority, grouping of territorial authorities or mixed syndicate referred to in Article L. 5721-2. Multiple local authorities, groupings of local authorities or joint associations referred to in Article L. 5721-2 may designate the same ethics officer for their elected representatives by mutual agreement. The duties of the compliance officer are carried out…