Article L4135-24 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
For the application of articles L. 4135-22 to L. 4135-23, the contributions of the regions and those of their elected representatives are calculated on the amount of the allowances actually received by the latter pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of this chapter or any other text governing the compensation of their functions. The contributions of elected representatives are personal and compulsory.