French General Code of Local Authorities
In forceThe election is held by post. Ballot papers are sent by registered letter to the prefect.
Each ballot paper is placed in a double envelope; the inner envelope must not bear any mention or distinctive sign; the outer envelope must bear the words "Election of members of the departmental investment harmonisation conference", the indication of the college to which the person concerned belongs, his or her name, position and signature.
The ballot papers are counted by a committee comprising:
1° The prefect, chairman;
2° A mayor appointed by the chairman of the general council and a mayor appointed by the prefect.
The secretariat of the committee is provided by an official of the prefecture.
A representative of each list may monitor the ballot counting operations.
In the event of a tie, the oldest candidate is declared elected.
The results are published at the behest of the prefect. They may be challenged before the administrative court within ten days of such publication by any elector, by the candidates and by the prefect.
