Article L3641-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
I. – The Metropole of Lyon automatically exercises, in place of the municipalities located on its territory, the following competencies: 1° In terms of economic, social and cultural development and planning: a) Creation, development, maintenance and management of industrial, commercial, tertiary, craft, tourist, port or airport activity zones; b) Economic development actions, including participation in the capital of companies mentioned in 8° of Article L. 4211-1, and actions contributing to…