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Article LO6432-1 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 LO6432-2 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The territorial council may call into question the responsibility of its president by voting on a no-confidence motion. The no-confidence motion shall state, on the one hand, the grounds on which it is presented and, on the other hand, the name of the candidate called upon to exercise the function of president of the territorial council in the event of the adoption of the no-confidence motion. This motion shall only…

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Article LO6432-3 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 exercised by a Vice-President, in the order of appointment, and, failing this, by a Territorial Councillor designated by the Council. The Executive Council shall be renewed within one month, in accordance with the procedures set out in article LO 6432-6. However, before this renewal, any elections that may be…

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Article LO6432-4 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The functions of president of the territorial council are incompatible with the functions of mayor, as well as 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…

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