What is a subprefecture in France?
Q: What is a subprefecture in France?
A: A subprefecture in France is the administrative center of a departmental arrondissement which does not include the prefecture for its department.
Q: What does the term subprefecture signify other than the administrative center?
A: The term subprefecture refers to the building that houses the administrative headquarters for an arrondissement.
Q: Who is the civil servant in charge of a subprefecture?
A: The civil servant in charge of a subprefecture is the subprefect who is assisted by a general secretary.
Q: What was the title of subprefects between May 1982 and February 1988?
A: Between May 1982 and February 1988, subprefects were known by the title commissaire adjoint de la République.
Q: Who carries out duties equivalent to those of a subprefect in an arrondissement where the administration is carried out from a prefecture?
A: In an arrondissement where the administration is carried out from a prefecture, the general secretary to the prefect carries out duties equivalent to those of the subprefect.
Q: Which city divisions are not considered arrondissements in the same sense?
A: The municipal arrondissements of Paris, Lyon, and Marseille are not considered arrondissements in the same sense as they are divisions of the city or commune rather than the prefecture.
Q: What is the role of a subprefecture in the overall administrative structure of France?
A: A subprefecture is an important part of the overall administrative structure in France, providing administrative support for the arrondissement it is responsible for.
