#2013-906Organic Law n° 2013-906 on Transparency in Public Life
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The organic law n° 2013-906 establishes enhanced transparency requirements for public officials in France, particularly Members of Parliament. It mandates the declaration of personal property, financial interests, and professional activities within specified time frames. Additionally, failure to comply with these requirements can lead to penalties, including imprisonment and fines. The law aims to promote integrity and accountability in public office.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of mandatory asset declarations for MPs within two months of taking office.
- Establishment of penalties for failing to declare substantial assets or providing false information.
- Public access to submitted declarations, with certain personal data protected.
Obligations
What this law requires
Members of Parliament must submit a complete, accurate, sincere and certified declaration of their patrimonial situation to the President of the High Authority for Transparency in Public Life within two months of taking office
Members of Parliament must submit a comprehensive, accurate, and truthful declaration of personal property to the President of the Haute Autorité pour la transparence de la vie publique within two months of taking office
Members of Parliament must declare all financial interests held at the date of election and during the five years preceding that date, submitted to the President of the Haute Autorité and the National Assembly bureau within two months of taking office
Members of Parliament must submit a list of professional activities or activities of general interest, including unpaid activities, that they intend to retain during their mandate within two months of taking office
Any substantial modification to personal property situation or financial interests must be declared within two months of occurrence