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List of presidents of departmental councils (France)
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In France, the President of the Departmental Council (French: Président du Conseil départemental) is the locally elected head of the 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.
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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:[1][2]
- Chairing the departmental authorities
- Preparing and implementing the council's decisions
- Collection of tax revenues
- Representing the department in legal cases