FranceListe CSP, n° 73 · Liste CR, n° 62 · Institutions and politics
Who is the prefect (préfet)?
In the exam (French)
Qui est le préfet ?
- aThe representative of the State in the departmentLe représentant de l’État dans le départementCorrect answer
- bAn official elected by the residents of the departmentUn élu choisi par les habitants du département
- cThe head of the town’s municipal policeLe chef de la police municipale de la ville
- dA judge who settles conflicts between neighboursUn juge qui règle les conflits entre voisins
Why?
The prefect is a senior civil servant who represents the State and the government in the department. The prefect is appointed in the Council of Ministers (Conseil des ministres); they are not elected. The prefect ensures public order and respect for the law, and the prefecture (préfecture) issues, among other things, residence permits.
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