There are also difficulties in recruitment

Several sub-prefectures are deprived of sub-prefects for months. For what reason

This is true, in some cases, the vacancy between two Subdivisional is too long on the ground that sought the right person or good profile. In other cases, a person too long held the same position. This is not good either. I strive to improve the situation, but I know that certain sub-prefectures are up to six or seven months without holder. There are also difficulties in recruitment. It is abnormal. I grows the administration of this Department to a more dynamic management of human resources. Need to detect potential high without a priori, to professional promotion a key element of social promotion, open positions to senior officials of other jurisdictions, our officials to go to other government departments. It is with this vision that I hope the responsibility of subprefectures to return to advisors of Directors having the evidence of their qualifications and their capabilities, as is the case for ten years for a quarter of the directors of the prefects Office.

It provided a timetable for the implementation

In the coming year, subprefectures fifteen will be proposed to administration advisors, selected on demanding criteria. As it does not affect in a difficult area a first position of territorial responsibility, we have compiled a directory of the less exposed subprefectures, which will be chosen these fifteen subprefectures. Having myself been the Mayor, I attached great importance to the territorial mesh of the State. With the growing complexity of the records, it is important for elected officials to apply to a competent interlocutor. In the fifteen subprefectures, which will be led by these advisors of administration, it will be much the case.

Hence the concern of the elect in the empty subprefectures...

I know that there was a concern. I repeat that there is no question of delete of subprefectures, and especially not as I heard him, in the fragile territories. I said that if delete of subprefectures, this could possibly justify to certain cities populated, well served and very close to the Prefecture, as is the case in the Paris region.

A sub-prefecture without sub-prefect is not likely to be devalued

I find this form of unacceptable contempt. Selected frames will have as much knowledge, more field experience, a more robust habit of the management of the problems of a subprefecture and contacts with elected officials, as a twenty-three year old out all of the ENA.

The territorial organization of the State has not budged for two centuries. Are certain adjustments not necessary

Some developments as decentralization led to the transfer to the territorial communities of previously devolved powers to the State. Computing, it also remove some tasks. The structure, the definition of employment, the number of staff must be adapted to these realities. But, on all territory, population, and elected officials need the presence of the State, legal advice, technical support. It is even more true in isolated areas, mountain for example.

Concerned subprefectures are still located in the most fragile departments...

Specifically, and that's why I want to ensure the presence of the State with competent and experienced advisors to administration. They will have the same functions and will have the same powers as the Subdivisional who would be on the same positions. For public order, they can always rely if necessary on their Prefecture.