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Article LO6322-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The Territorial Council elects its chairman at the meeting held as of right following each renewal. For this election, it is chaired by its oldest member, with the youngest member acting as secretary. In this case, the Territorial 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 later. The meeting may then take place without…

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Article LO6322-2 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

In the event of the seat of President becoming vacant for any reason whatsoever, the duties of President shall be temporarily performed by a Vice-President, in the order of appointment and, failing that, by a Territorial Councillor designated by the Council. The Executive Council shall be renewed, within a period of one month, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article LO 6322-6, and without the provisions of Article…

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Article LO6322-3 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The functions of President of the Territorial Council are incompatible with the exercise of any other non-elective public function. The functions of President of the Territorial 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 Committee of the Banque de France. The President of the Territorial Council who holds a position that…

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Article LO6322-4 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The Territorial Council may call into question the responsibility of its President by the vote of a motion of no confidence. The motion of no confidence shall mention, firstly, the grounds on which it is presented and, secondly, the name of the candidate called upon to exercise the office of President of the Territorial Council in the event of the motion of no confidence being adopted. The motion shall not…

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