Article L4241-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
Prior to their examination by the regional council, the regional economic, social and environmental council must be asked for its opinion on documents relating to: 1° The preparation and implementation in the region of the nation’s plan; 2° Any planning document and master plans of interest to the region; 3° The region’s various budget documents, in order to give its opinion on their general guidelines; 4° To the general guidelines…