Article R5211-1-2 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
When it is necessary to proceed with a new distribution of seats on the deliberative body of a public establishment for intercommunal cooperation with its own tax status in the cases provided for in article L. 5211-6-2, this distribution takes place within three months of: 1° The date of entry into force of the order of the representative of the State in the department pronouncing the creation, merger or extension…