SECTION 435

(1) The programme manager shall be designated by decision of the chief executive of the local authority. The designation instrument shall lay down the conditions under which the powers of the authorizing officer shall be delegated to him, as well as the procedures for managing the programme. The instrument shall be copied, for information, to the representative of the State, the audit court of attachment, the ministry in charge of local authorities and the minister in charge of finance. (2) Based on the overall objectives defined in the management charter, the programme manager shall determine the specific objectives, allocate resources and monitor the results of the bodies responsible, under his responsibility, for implementing the programme. He shall ensure compliance with management control mechanisms.