Ahead of the Association des maires de France (French Mayors’ Association) congress, the Minister for Partnership with the Territories and Decentralization attempts to reassure elected representatives scalded by the government’s latest announcements.
Increased notary fees, a proposed local citizens’ contribution, savings to be made by local authorities… Catherine Vautrin reviews the topics on the agenda for this year’s annual congress of the Association des maires de France.
LE FIGARO – How do you feel about attending the AMF congress?
Catherine VAUTRIN With humility and gratitude for our 500,000 elected representatives who commit themselves to our communes. Since 2020, 2,400 mayors have resigned and 57,000 municipal council seats are vacant. I’m well aware of the personal commitment required by these mandates, which is not always recognized by our fellow citizens. That’s why the Prime Minister has asked me to resume consideration of the proposed law on the status of elected representatives in January. Introduced by Françoise Gatel, it has already been unanimously approved by the Senate. I’m going to work with all the associations of elected representatives and members of parliament to produce a text before the next parliamentary…
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