Poëzat is a commune in the centre of France. It lies within the Allier department, and is administered as a commune, the basic level of local government in France.
Overview
In France the term commune refers to the smallest unit of territorial administration, each governed by a mayor and a municipal council. Poëzat is one such municipality located in the Allier department, which forms part of the country’s central area.
Location and context
Poëzat sits in the Allier department, an administrative division in central France. The department is one of several that make up the national framework of local government and provides regional services and oversight for its communes.
Administration
As a commune, Poëzat is responsible for local services and planning at the municipal level, under the legal and financial framework set by the French state and the department. Matters such as civil registration, primary schools, local roads and some social services are typically handled at this level.
See also
- Commune (France) — the municipal unit to which Poëzat belongs
- Allier — the department where Poëzat is located
- Department (France) — the administrative tier above communes
- France — the country containing Poëzat