Article L7122-15 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
Votes are taken by open ballot whenever one-sixth of the members present so request. In the event of a tie, the President shall have the casting vote. Nonetheless, votes on appointments shall always take place by secret ballot in cases where the law or regulations expressly provide for this. In other cases, the Assembly of French Guyana may decide unanimously not to proceed with nominations by secret ballot. The results…