Article L7125-37 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
Honorary office is conferred by the representative of the State in the territorial collectivity of French Guiana on former councillors to the assembly of French Guiana who have exercised their elective functions for at least fifteen years. Honours may only be refused or withdrawn by the representative of the State if the person concerned has been the subject of a conviction leading to ineligibility. Honours shall not be accompanied by…