Article L5211-6 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
Metropolises, urban communities, conurbation communities and communities of communes are administered by a deliberative body composed of representatives of the member communes appointed under the conditions provided for in Title V of Book I of the Electoral Code. After the general renewal of the municipal councils, the deliberative body meets no later than the Friday of the fourth week following the election of the mayors. At the first meeting of…