#2004-374Decree No. 2004-374 on the Authority of Prefects and State Services in Regions and Departments
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This decree enhances the role of prefects in managing and coordinating state services across regions and departments in France. Prefects ensure national policies and laws are implemented effectively, acting as representatives of various ministers and the Prime Minister. They oversee administrative control, coordinate civil services, and manage resources at regional and departmental levels.
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Key Changes
- Strengthening the authority of prefects in overseeing state services.
- Prefects coordinate regional and departmental implementation of national policies.
- Prefects manage administrative control and resource allocation.
Obligations
What this law requires
Regional prefects must establish and notify general orientations for implementing national and community policies to departmental prefects, who must comply with these orientations in their decisions and report back on implementation
Regional prefects must consult the regional administration committee before finalizing the strategic action plan for the State in the region
Departmental prefects must develop strategic action plans for the State in the department that are compatible with the regional strategic action plan orientations
Prefects must exercise administrative control over regional/departmental authorities, public establishments, and State public bodies whose activity does not exceed the regional or departmental boundaries, and ensure regular exercise of their competencies
Departmental prefects must maintain order, security, and population protection, and be informed by military authorities of all matters of particular importance in the department