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#ARMH2025666AOrder of September 25, 2020, Setting the Composition of the Superior Council of Military Function and Military Function Councils

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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The law establishes the structure and appointment process for the Superior Council of Military Function (CSFM) and the Military Function Councils (CFM) in France. It specifies the composition of these councils, the methods by which their members are designated every four years, and the responsibilities of the secretary general in organizing the nomination operations. Additionally, it outlines the voting procedures, including how to manage candidacies, conduct elections, and ensure the transparency of the processes involved.

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Key Changes

  • Introduces a structured process for the appointment of members to the CSFM and CFM that includes both election and random drawing methods.
  • Clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the secretary general in overseeing elections and maintaining transparency.
  • Abrogates the previous law from August 2016 concerning the composition and designation of council members.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Designate members of the Superior Council of Military Function (CSFM) every four years according to the composition specified in Annex I

French Ministry of Defense, Secretary General of CSFM
operational
high

Renew members of Military Function Councils (CFM) Groups A or B through random drawing or election according to methods specified in Annexes II to X for each armed force

Secretary Generals of CFM, Armed Forces and attached formations
operational
high

Organize and coordinate all designation operations under control of the commission specified in article R. 4124-22 of the defense code

Secretary General of CSFM
operational
high

Receive and register voluntary candidacies submitted at least 30 days before designation operations using the prescribed form in Annex XI

Secretary Generals of CFM
operational
high

Verify candidacy conditions at least 15 calendar days before designation operations and notify candidates of ineligibility with written justification

Secretary Generals of CFM
operational

Affected Parties

Military personnel eligible to vote or serve on the councilsSecretary generals of the councils and related military organizations

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military governance,France,legislation