French General Code of Local Authorities
In forceI. - An order of the regional prefect sets, by application of the rules defined in articles R. 4134-1 and R. 4134-3, the list of organisations of all kinds represented on the regional economic, social and environmental council, the number of their representatives and, where applicable, the specific arrangements for their appointment.
II. - An order of the regional prefect records the appointment of representatives of companies and self-employed professional activities, employees' trade union organisations and bodies and associations that participate in the collective life of the region.
If one or more seats are not filled, in the absence of designation of the full members by the bodies concerned, they remain vacant.
However, when the designation of one or more members must be made by agreement between at least two bodies or associations and such agreement has not been reached, the regional prefect convenes a meeting of the parties concerned for the purpose of conciliation. At the end of this meeting, if no agreement has been reached, the regional prefect will note the appointment as a member representing these bodies or associations of the person or persons whose name has been proposed by the majority of them or, in the event of a tie, by the most representative organisation or organisations.
III. - The personalities mentioned in 4° of article R. 4134-1 are appointed by order of the regional prefect.
IV. - The orders provided for, on the one hand, in I and, on the other hand, in II and III above are published in the Recueil des actes administratifs of the regional prefecture no later than 15 and 31 December respectively of the year preceding the renewal. The new designations take effect from the following 1st January.
