President of the Departmental Council

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 departments in France. The position is elected by the departmental councilors from among their number. If there is a tie, the senior councilor is elected. The President of the Departmental Council wields police powers. Responsibilities include:

President of the Departmental Council

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 departments in France. The position is elected by the departmental councilors from among their number. If there is a tie, the senior councilor is elected. The President of the Departmental Council wields police powers. Responsibilities include: