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Article L4133-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The regional council elects its chairman at the meeting held automatically following each renewal. For this election, it is chaired by its oldest member, with the youngest member acting as secretary. This election does not give rise to any debate. In this case, the Regional Council may only deliberate if two thirds of its members are present. If this condition is not met, the meeting is held automatically three days…

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Article L4133-2 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

If the seat of Chairman falls vacant for any reason whatsoever, the duties of Chairman shall be temporarily performed by a Vice-Chairman, in the order of appointment and, failing this, by a Regional Councillor appointed by the Council. The standing committee shall be renewed within one month, in accordance with the procedures set out in article L. 4133-5. In the event of the resignation of the President and all the…

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Article L4133-3 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The functions of president of a regional council are incompatible with the exercise of one of the following elective functions: president of a departmental council, mayor, the president of the council of the metropolis of Lyon. The duties of president of a regional council are also incompatible with those of member of the European Commission, member of the executive board of the European Central Bank or member of the monetary…

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