On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Serge Bérard, mayor of Brignais, was elected Senator for the Rhône. In accordance with legislation on the non-accumulation of mandates, he will not be able to simultaneously hold his parliamentary mandate and his local executive functions, such as mayor or vice-president of the Communauté de Communes de la Vallée du Garon.
It will therefore be necessary for the municipal elected officials to elect a new mayor from within the Municipal Council. The City hereby informs you of the upcoming steps and timeline: starting from September 27, 2026, the mayor's administrative situation will be regularized within a legal period of 30 days.
Between day 1 and day 30, the mayor will submit his resignation from his executive positions to the Prefect. He may retain his seat as a municipal councilor. The current municipal team will manage day-to-day affairs.
Within a maximum of 15 days following the resignation, the Municipal Council will be convened to elect the new mayor by the municipal councilors. The continuity of public service and the proper functioning of the City's services will of course remain fully assured throughout this transition.
