Article LO6252-16 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
International agreements relating to both areas of competence of the State and areas of competence of the local authority are, in cases where the first paragraph of Article LO 6251-15, negotiated and signed by the authorities of the Republic. At its request, the President of the Territorial Council or his representative shall take part, as part of the French delegation, in the negotiation of these agreements. .