Article L7123-2 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
If the seat of Chairman falls vacant for any reason whatsoever, the duties of Chairman shall be performed provisionally by a Vice-Chairman in the order of appointment and, failing that, by a councillor appointed by the Assembly. The standing committee shall be renewed within one month, in accordance with the procedures set out in article L. 7123-5. In the event of the resignation of the President and all the Vice-Presidents,…