Section 2: The Higher Council for Mountain Sports

The High Council for Mountain Sports reports to the Minister for Sport. The Council gives its opinion on all matters relating to mountain sports referred to it by all the ministers concerned or which it decides to examine. It carries out or commissions studies and research with the assistance of the specialist departments of the ministries concerned.

The High Council for Mountain Sports is chaired by the Minister for Sport or his representative.

The following are ex officio members of the Board of Governors 1° The President of the French Ski Federation ; 2° The President of the French Mountain and Climbing Federation; 3° The President of the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs; 4° The President of the French Hiking Federation; 5° The President of the French Canoeing Federation; 6° The President of the Fédération sportive et gymnique du travail ;…

Commissions may be created within the High Council for Mountain Sports by order of the Minister for Sport. This decree sets the composition, operating procedures and jurisdiction of these committees. The chairmen of these committees are appointed by the Minister for Sport from among the members of the Council. They report to the Chairman of the Board on the work of these committees.

The Chairman of the Board of Governors prepares, coordinates and chairs the Board’s meetings. He ensures the continuity of its operation in liaison with the permanent secretariat. The Chairman of the Board of Governors and the Chairmen of the Committees may call on any person with expertise in the matters under discussion, in an advisory capacity. The Board is convened by its Chairman at least once a year or at…

The High Council for Mountain Sports draws up its own rules of procedure and submits them to the Minister for Sport for approval.