Book V: Service providers

The agency’s head office is in Paris. The agency may open representative offices in the French overseas departments and collectivities, in New Caledonia and abroad.

At 1 January 2017, the Agency’s endowment amounted to two billion eight hundred and seven million nine hundred and ninety-eight thousand eight hundred and fifty-six euros. This endowment may be increased by the capitalisation of reserves following a decision by the Board of Directors approved by order of the Minister for the Economy. It may also be increased by the allocation of public funds in accordance with the laws and…

The management and administration of the agency are entrusted to a Director General appointed for three years by decree. The Director General represents and commits the agency. He appoints the staff and sets the conditions of their employment. He is empowered to delegate any powers necessary for the running of the agency. He exercises the powers delegated to him by the Board of Directors.