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Article LO6431-33 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The representative of the State shall ensure that the institutions of the collectivity exercise their powers in a regular manner.

When these institutions have failed to take the decisions incumbent upon them within the scope of their powers, he shall, after formal notice, take the necessary measures to restore the normal functioning of the institutions and public services or to ensure the safety of the population, the safeguarding of national interests or those of the collectivity, as well as compliance with France’s international commitments.

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Article LO6431-33

Le représentant de l’Etat veille à l’exercice régulier de leurs compétences par les institutions de la collectivité.

Lorsque ces institutions ont négligé de prendre les décisions qui leur incombent dans le cadre de leurs attributions, il prend, après mise en demeure, les mesures nécessaires afin de rétablir le fonctionnement normal des institutions et des services publics ou d’assurer la sécurité de la population, la sauvegarde des intérêts nationaux ou de ceux de la collectivité, ainsi que le respect des engagements internationaux de la France.

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