French Public Health Code
In forceThe Director General of the Regional Health Agency exercises, on behalf of the State, the powers mentioned in article L. 1431-2 which are not assigned to another authority.
Where applicable, he shall exercise throughout the national territory the powers that a decree issued in application of the second paragraph of article L. 1431-3 has assigned to the regional health agency that he heads.
At least twice a year, he reports to the Board of Directors, including once after the end of each financial year, on the implementation of regional health policy and the management of the agency. This information is made public.
At least once a year, it reports to the Regional Conference on Health and Autonomy on the implementation of regional health policy and informs it of the action taken on its opinions. This information is made public.
As authorising officer, he prepares and implements the Agency's budget. It approves the financial accounts.
It draws up the regional health plan referred to in article L. 1434-1.
After consultation with the local health insurance funds and supplementary health insurance organisations, it draws up the regional multiannual risk management plan provided for in article L. 182-2-1-1 of the Social Security Code.
It draws up the standard regional contracts provided for in article L. 162-14-4 of the same code and may enter into contracts in accordance with these standard contracts with the representative of the health insurance schemes mentioned in II of the same article L. 162-14-4 and each health professional or health centre established within the jurisdiction of the agency.
On behalf of the State, the Director General concludes the agreements provided for in articles L. 1423-2 and L. 3111-11 with the local authorities and authorises the bodies mentioned in articles L. 3111-11, L. 3112-2 and L. 3121-2; the Agency pays the relevant subsidies to the bodies and local authorities concerned, subject toarticle 199-1 of law no. 2004-809 of 13 August 2004 on local freedoms and responsibilities.
The Director General issues the authorisations referred to in Chapter II of Title II of Book I of Part Six of this Code, as well as the licence referred to in article L. 5125-18.
He may recruit, on fixed-term or open-ended contracts, public-sector contract employees or private-sector employees governed by the collective agreements applicable to the staff of social security organisations.
It appoints the person responsible for carrying out the duties of Director and General Secretary in public health establishments, with the exception of the establishments mentioned in articles L. 6147-1 and L. 6141-5.
He may be a party to legal proceedings. He represents the Agency in legal proceedings and in all civil acts.
He may delegate his signature.
