#2017-55General Status of Independent Administrative and Public Authorities Law
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This law outlines the general framework and operational guidelines for independent administrative authorities and public independent authorities in France. It specifies the roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards for members of these entities, ensuring they operate with autonomy and integrity. The law affects various sectors by enhancing transparency and setting clear mandates for governance and accountability within these organizations.
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Key Changes
- Establishes operational and ethical standards for independent authorities
- Defines roles and responsibilities for authority members
- Promotes transparency and accountability across various sectors
Obligations
What this law requires
Members of independent administrative and public authorities must have mandates lasting between 3 and 6 years, with replacement of departing members arranged at least 8 days before expiration or within 60 days of death/resignation
Members must immediately prevent or cease any conflict of interest as defined by Law n° 2013-907 of October 11, 2013 on transparency in public life
Members with incompatibility situations must resolve them within 30 days of appointment or election; failure to do so results in automatic dismissal declaration by the authority president or one-third of collegial members
Members must exercise functions with dignity, propriety, and integrity and cannot receive or solicit instructions from any authority in performing their duties
Members cannot take personal public positions detrimental to the proper functioning of their authority