Article L3321-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The following are compulsory for the department: 1° Expenditure relating to the operation of the deliberative bodies and the upkeep of the departmental building; 2° Expenditure relating to the functional allowances provided for in articles L. 3123-15 to L. 3123-18 and the training costs for elected representatives referred to in article L. 3123-12 as well as contributions to the fund set up by article L. 1621-2 ; 3° Contributions to…