Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to elected representatives who are public servants (R).

Any member of a departmental council, governed by Titles I to IV of the general civil service regulations must, when he wishes to benefit from the training leave provided for in article L. 3123-11, submit his request in writing to the hierarchical authority to which he reports at least thirty days in advance, specifying the date and duration of the absence envisaged in this respect, as well as the name…

The benefit of training leave is by right to carry out a training course or attend a training session meeting the criteria set out in article R. 3123-9. It may, however, be refused if the operational requirements of the service preclude it. Decisions rejecting requests for training leave must be communicated with their reasons to the joint administrative committee during the meeting following this decision. If the official renews his…

Any refusal by the hierarchical authority must be justified and notified to the person concerned.

The provisions of articles R. 3123-16 to R. 3123-18 are applicable to contractual employees of the State, local authorities and their public administrative establishments.