of the administrative authorities and the municipalities.

The executive council shall have its seat near the legislative body. It shall have admittance to, and a special seat at the place of session.

It shall every time be heard, when it shall have to give account.

The legislative body shall call it into its midst, in whole or in part, when it is thought necessary.

There shall be a municipal authority in each commune of the republic; and in each district an intermediate administration; and in each department a central administration.

The municipal officers are chosen by the assemblies of the commune.

The administrators are chosen by the electoral assemblies of the departments and of the district.

The municipalities and the administrative authorities are annually renewed one-half.

The administrative authorities and municipal officers have not a representative character. They can, in no case, limit the resolves of the legislative body, nor the execution of them.

The legislative body assigns the business of the municipal officers and of the administrative authorities, the rules regarding their subordination, and the punishments to which they may become liable.

The sessions of the municipalities and of the administrative authorities are held in public.