Article D3321-2 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
For the application of 20° of article L. 3321-1, the constitution of provisions for risks and charges and for depreciation of assets is mandatory as soon as the risk arises. The chairman of the departmental council must set aside the provision for the amount of the risk identified. The provision must be adjusted annually in line with changes in the risk. It shall be written back when it has become…