Article R3121-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
In the case provided for in Article L. 3121-4, the compulsory resignation of members of departmental councils is pronounced by the administrative court. The president of the departmental council, after refusal established under the conditions provided for in article L. 3121-4, shall refer the matter to the administrative tribunal within a period of one month, on pain of forfeiture. Failing to reach a decision within the time limit set in…