Article L1424-23 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The national commission provided for in article L1424-22 is chaired by the Minister of the Interior or his representative. It comprises: – three representatives of the State; – three chairmen of departmental councils; – three mayors or chairmen of public establishments for inter-communal cooperation; – three firefighters. This commission is chaired by the minister responsible for overseas departments or his representative, when the commune or public establishment for inter-communal cooperation…