Article D6221-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The election of the territorial council shall take place in accordance with the procedures set out in articles R. 1 to R. 97 and to Articles R. 118 to R. 128 of the Electoral Code and under the following conditions: 1° The references to the sous-préfet and the préfet are replaced by the reference to the representative of the State; 2° The reference to the arrondissement is replaced by the…