2024-02-03 06:50:51
The rules surrounding the appointment of members of the special delegation during mayoral vacancies have undergone changes. From now on, the new provision adopted by the National Assembly indicates that the members of the special delegation are no longer necessarily from the civil service, contrary to the previous law. Previously, in the event of a vacancy for an elected mayor, the Ministry of Decentralization and the Interior was responsible for appointing a president of the special delegation (PDS) and two assistants, all from the civil service.
The motivations put forward by the ministry for this modification highlight the difficulty of finding three civil servants meeting the criteria and expectations of the local community. In addition to competence in territorial administration, the criterion of local belonging, with in-depth knowledge of the locality, the population, its customs, uses and traditions, is now considered fundamental.
The new provision was justified by the need to guarantee continuity and good governance, especially in the event of a prolonged vacancy in the position of mayor due to death, disqualification or resignation. Thus, the PDS is no longer necessarily a civil servant, but can be a qualified and competent person meeting the criteria of local membership, while his two collaborators remain subject to this condition.
In addition, the new provision allows the PDS to be a candidate for the post of mayor, provided it submits its resignation and appoints a suitable replacement. These adjustments aim to facilitate the appointment of members of the special delegation while ensuring qualified representation rooted in the local community.
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