Section 3: Residence permit commission

In each département, a residence permit commission is set up, which is consulted for its opinion by the administrative authority:1° When it is considering refusing to issue or renew the temporary residence permit provided for in articles L. 423-1, L. 423-7, L. 423-13, L. 423-14, L. 423-15, L. 423-21, L. 423-22, L. 423-23, L. 425-9 or L. 426-5 to a foreigner who actually fulfils the conditions for issue;2° When it…

The residence permit commission consists of:1° A mayor or his deputy appointed by the president of the association of mayors of the department or, where there are several associations of mayors in the department, by the prefect in consultation with them and, in Paris, the mayor, an arrondissement mayor or an arrondissement councillor or their deputy appointed by the Paris Council;2° Two qualified persons appointed by the prefect or, in…

The foreign national is notified in writing at least fifteen days before the date of the committee meeting, which must take place within three months of the matter being referred to it; he may be assisted by counsel or any person of his choice and be heard with the assistance of an interpreter.He may apply for legal aid under the conditions laid down by law no. 91-647 of 10 July…