The Administrative Court of Grenoble issued a ruling on October 5, 2026, declaring Benoît Chambourdon, Mayor of La Roche-sur-Foron, ineligible. This decision followed the rejection of the campaign accounts for the list La Roche Autrement. While the court acknowledged no fraud was committed, it highlighted the temporary use of an association's account for collecting donations during the campaign instead of the financial representative's account.
In response, the Mayor has decided to appeal the ruling before the Council of State. This appeal suspends the ineligibility decision and ensures the continuity of municipal operations and public services. No new municipal elections will be organized in the immediate future.
Should the Council of State uphold the decision, the Mayor would immediately step down. According to the Electoral Code, a new elected official from the majority list would join the Municipal Council, and subsequently, a new Mayor would be elected from among the Council members. The Council of State's decision is expected within a maximum of 6 months and is not subject to further appeal.
The executive team remains in place to advance projects and maintain public services. Legal costs associated with the defense before the Council of State will be covered by the personal funds of the executive team members, not public money.
