#2000-321Law on Citizens' Rights in Administrative Relations
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This law enhances transparency and simplifies interactions between citizens and administrative authorities. It mandates the issue of receipts for requests made to administrations, establishes the right for public watchdogs to access official documents, and ensures citizens can identify who manages their cases. Specific contractual arrangements for non-standard public sector workers are also outlined.
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Key Changes
- Mandates receipts for administrative requests
- Establishes right to know officers handling cases
- Defines indefinite contracts for certain non-permanent public workers
Obligations
What this law requires
Administrative authorities must issue a receipt (accusé de réception) for every request submitted by citizens, with conditions and exceptions defined by decree from the Council of State
Administrative authorities must not require citizens to comply with appeal deadlines if the receipt of their request was not transmitted or does not contain the information specified in the regulatory decree
Citizens have the right to know and receive in all correspondence the first name, surname, job title, and administrative address of the agent handling their request or case
Every administrative decision must include, in addition to the author's signature, the legible mention of the first name, surname, and job title of the decision-maker
Non-permanent agents of the State and its public administrative establishments in specific Category C support functions (maintenance, catering, supply services) must be offered indefinite-duration contracts