Article L6325-11 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
November 6, 2023
Honorary membership is conferred by the representative of the State on former territorial councillors who have held elected office for at least fifteen years in the local authority. Honorary membership may only be refused or withdrawn by the representative of the State if the person concerned has been convicted of an offence entailing ineligibility. Honorary membership is not accompanied by any financial benefit chargeable to the local authority budget.
