President of the general council

In France, the President of the General Council (French: Président du conseil général) is the locally-elected head of the Conseil Général, the assembly governing a département, a county-level territory.

Related Topics:
France - Conseil Général - Département

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The position is elected by the General Councillors from among their number. If there is a tie, the senior Councillor is elected.

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The President of the General Council wields police powers. Responsibilities include:

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• Chairing the departmental authorities
• Preparing and implementing the council's decisions
• Collecting and spending monies
• Representing the département in legal cases
 
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