Reform of the composition of the Board sections

As part of an approach to modernise its functioning, the Autorité de la concurrence has reformed the composition of the sections of its Board (Collège), by increasing the number of non-permanent members that can sit in the sections chaired by the Vice-Presidents from 6 to 12 (i.e. all of the non-permanent members of the Board).

In each of the sections chaired by one of the four Vice-Presidents, every non-permanent member may now therefore sit alongside all the other non-permanent members of the Board – and not only the members assigned to their original section.

The objective of the reform is to promote a greater variety of working arrangements and to take advantage of the diversity of skills of the Board members. By reforming the implementation of the principle of collegiality, the Autorité wishes to strengthen its collective decision-making, which is a guarantee of the quality and legitimacy of its action.

The composition of the Board for plenary hearings and of the Board permanent standing committee and sections IA and IB remain unchanged, as do the rules of quorum.

The reform will enter info force for all hearings called as from the date of publication hereof.