Article R2573-40-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
At the first meeting of the Local Finance Committee following the general renewal of the municipal councils, the representatives of the municipalities present, whether full members or alternates, elect the mayor associated with the chairmanship of the Local Finance Committee, together with his or her alternate, from among the mayors representing the municipalities. The vote takes place by secret ballot, by an absolute majority of the representatives of the municipalities…