Article D3665-13 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The accounting officer of the metropolis of Lyon is solely responsible for: 1° Taking all necessary steps to collect income, legacies and donations and other resources allocated to the service of the metropolis; 2° Drawing up, against debtors in arrears of payment and with the authorisation of the president of the council of the metropolis, the necessary deeds, notifications and compulsory enforcement measures under the conditions set by article D….