The municipal council of Valergues congratulates the new senators and wishes them full success in their mandate serving the territory and the communes.
Unlike deputies, who are elected by direct universal suffrage, senators are chosen by indirect suffrage through a college of "grand electors." This college primarily consists of delegates from municipal councils, as well as departmental, regional councilors, and deputies.
The Senate, the upper house of Parliament, examines and votes on laws alongside the National Assembly. It oversees the Government's actions and represents the territorial authorities of mainland France and overseas territories.
A senator's term is 6 years. The Senate is renewed by half every 3 years, thus ensuring democratic and institutional continuity.
