#2022-491Decree No. 2022-491 on Prefect and Sub-Prefect Employment
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The decree n° 2022-491 establishes the framework for the roles and appointments of prefects and sub-prefects in France, defining their powers, appointment conditions, and professional requirements. It emphasizes a structured selection process for these positions, including a consultative committee to assess candidates' suitability, and sets limits on the duration of service in these roles, including provisions for reappointment or reintegration into other civil service roles. It also outlines classifications and specific conditions under which these offices operate, ensuring a balance in appointing experienced individuals to these significant administrative positions.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a consultative committee for the appointment of new prefects.
- Establishment of a maximum continuous service period of nine years for prefects and sub-prefects.
- Classification of prefect and sub-prefect positions into distinct groups with specific criteria for appointments.
Obligations
What this law requires
Obtain consultative committee approval before appointing any person to a prefect position for the first time
Limit continuous service as prefect to maximum nine years across all positions held during that period
Ensure at least two-thirds of prefect positions are occupied by individuals with more than five years of service in multiple senior territorial positions, including minimum three years as sub-prefect
Appoint sub-prefects for initial maximum duration of three years, with possible extension not exceeding five years total in the same position
Limit continuous service as sub-prefect to maximum nine years across all positions held during that period