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French civic exam 2026, Institutions and political system
What is the length of the term of the town council and the mayor?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Quelle est la durée du mandat du conseil municipal et du maire ?
What is the length of the term of the town council and the mayor?
Answer. 6 years.
6 ans.
The town council and the mayor are elected for 6 years. Municipal elections are held every 6 years.
The official text that proves it
« Les élus municipaux (maire et conseillers municipaux, élus pour 6 ans lors des élections municipales au suffrage direct) : ils représentent les citoyens sur la commune ; »
Municipal elected officials (the mayor and town councilors, elected for 6 years in municipal elections by direct suffrage). They represent the citizens of the commune.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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