Section 2: The General Council

The General Council administers the Banque de France. It deliberates on matters relating to the management of the Banque de France’s activities other than those falling within the remit of the European System of Central Banks. It decides on staff regulations. These regulations are submitted by the Governor of the Banque de France to the competent ministers for approval. The General Council also decides on the use of the Bank’s…

I. – The General Council of the Banque de France comprises : 1° The Governor and the two Deputy Governors of the Banque de France ; 2° Two members appointed by the President of the National Assembly and two members appointed by the President of the Senate, on the basis of their expertise and professional experience in financial or economic matters; 3° Two members appointed by the Council of Ministers,…