Article D72-104-14 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The accounting officer of the local authority is solely responsible and liable for: 1° Taking all necessary steps to collect income, legacies and donations and other resources allocated to the service of the local authority; 2° Arranging, against debtors in arrears and with the authorisation of the president of the local authority, the necessary deeds, notifications and enforcement measures under the conditions of article D. 71-104-4; 3° To notify the…