Question 13736 — elected officials

Summary

Mr. Lionel Vuibert draws the attention of the Minister of Regional Planning and Decentralization to the adequacy between the level of compensation for local elected officials and the financial means of very small municipalities. Law No. 2025-1249 of December 22, 2025 creating a status for local elected officials provided for an increase in the office allowances of mayors and deputies, in particular an increase of 10% for the municipalities of less than 1,000 inhabitants. This measure responds to a widely shared objective of recognizing the commitment of local elected officials, particularly in rural communities where the responsibilities exercised are numerous and human resources are often limited. However, many mayors of very small municipalities report concrete difficulties in applying these provisions. In these municipalities, operating budgets are particularly constrained. The mayor's maximum compensation can represent a significant portion of operating expenses, which frequently leads municipal councils to vote for compensation below the ceilings provided for by law. The special grant relating to the conditions for exercising local mandates, known as the “local elected official” special grant (DPEL), constitutes in this respect an important lever to support municipalities. rural. However, its amount often remains insufficient to fully support the revaluation of compensation and allow the municipalities concerned to recognize the commitment of their elected officials without weakening their budgetary balance. In this context, he would like to know if the Government plans to change the budget devoted to the DPEL, in order to better take into account the financial situation of very small municipalities and to guarantee that the measures adopted within the framework of the status of local elected officials can be effectively implemented throughout the territory.

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