Article L6143-7 of the French Public Health Code
The Director, who chairs the Executive Board, is responsible for the general policy of the institution. He represents the institution in all civil acts and acts in legal proceedings on behalf of the institution. The Director is competent to settle the affairs of the institution other than those listed in 1° to 15° and other than those falling within the remit of the Supervisory Board listed in article L. 6143-1….