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Institutions and politics

Quelles sont les fonctions du maire ?What are the mayor’s duties?

Answer

Diriger la commune et célébrer les mariagesRunning the municipality and performing weddings

Explanation

The mayor runs the municipality and carries out the decisions of the municipal council. The mayor is also a registrar and performs weddings.

Source: Code général des collectivités territoriales (attributions du maire)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Voter les lois du paysVoting on the country’s laws
  2. Diriger la commune et célébrer les mariagesRunning the municipality and performing weddings
  3. Juger les délits commis dans la communeJudging offences committed in the municipality
  4. Nommer les préfets du départementAppointing the department’s prefects

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