Article L2123-18 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The functions of mayor, deputy mayor, town councillor, chairman and member of a special delegation entitle the holder to reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of special mandates. Expenses thus incurred may be reimbursed on a flat-rate basis up to the amount of the daily allowances allocated for this purpose to State civil servants. Transportation expenses incurred in the performance of these missions are reimbursed in accordance with the…