Section 3: Organisation and operation

The duties of a member of the Conseil supérieur de la prud’homie are not remunerated. Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by the members of the Council and the persons mentioned in article R. 1431-16 may give rise to reimbursement. This reimbursement is made under the conditions set by joint order of the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Labour and the Minister of the Budget.

The Conseil supérieur de la prud’homie sets up a standing committee from among its members. This committee prepares the work of the Council and may be consulted in urgent cases. It is chaired by the Chairman of the Council and, if he is unable to attend, by the representative of the Minister of Justice.

The standing committee comprises : 1° Three representatives of the State chosen from among the members of the Conseil supérieur de la prud’homie ; 2° Six members of the Conseil supérieur, full members or alternates, representing employees; 3° Six members of the Board of Governors, full members or alternates, representing employers. The members of the standing committee representing employers and employees are appointed on the proposal of the professional organisations…

The secretariat of the Conseil supérieur de la prud’homie is provided by the services of the Minister of Labour.

The Conseil supérieur de la prud’homie meets at least once a year, convened by the Chairman.

The agenda of the Conseil supérieur de la prud’homie and that of the standing committee are set by the chairman. Except in urgent cases, the agenda is sent to those concerned at least fifteen days before the date of the meeting.

The Conseil supérieur de la prud’homie may set up working groups from among its members to carry out studies on specific issues falling within its remit.

The Conseil supérieur de la prud’homie or its standing committee may call on ministerial representatives or experts.