List of presidents of departmental councils (France)
In France, the President of the Departmental Council is the locally elected head of the Departmental [councils (France)|departmental council], the assembly governing a department in France. The position is elected by the departmental councillors from among their number. If there is a tie, the councillor senior of age is elected.
As per Articles L1111-1 to L7331-3 of the General code of local and regional authorities, the responsibilities of the President of the Departmental Council include:
- Chairing the departmental authorities
- Preparing and implementing the council's decisions
- Collection of tax revenues
- Representing the department in legal cases
History
In 1833, a law was enacted that gave each canton representation of a councillor.As a result of the decentralisation of government, the election criteria were redefined in 1982 and the President of the Departmental Council took over executive powers from the centrally-appointed prefect.
List of the presidents of the departmental councils
! !! Département !! President !! Party !! Since!Ref.