The Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis is opening a call for applications from November 9 to December 18, 2026, to renew the citizen college of its Development Council (CoDev). For this new 2026-2032 term, the body is evolving with a reduced format of 180 members, a co-presidency, and a strengthened role for youth.
At the official launch of this campaign, Jean-Pierre Serrus, Metropolitan Councilor delegated to the CoDev, and Kayané Bianco-Roatta, Metropolitan Councilor delegated to Youth, presented the new orientations of this participatory democracy body.
The Development Council is being modernized with several new features: a reduced composition of 180 volunteer members to facilitate collaborative work, a co-presidency with one woman and one man jointly leading the CoDev, and an organization into three colleges: 90 citizens selected by lottery after application, 45 partners (organizations and associations), and 45 qualified personalities (experts).
Particular attention is given to those under 26, with around thirty seats dedicated to them, including 20 places reserved for 18-25 year olds within the citizen college. These young members will be able to work on issues that directly concern them and participate in at least two annual meetings.
The call for applications is open to residents of the 92 municipalities of the Metropolis, with no specific diploma or expertise required. The selection of the 90 citizens will be made by weighted lottery based on four criteria: sex, age, socio-professional category, and place of residence.
To apply, candidates must be over 18 years old, not be an elected official or employee of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, reside in one of the 92 municipalities, and commit to participating voluntarily in the Council's work, with approximately 1 to 2 meetings per month, in the late afternoon, via videoconference and/or in person. Applications are open until December 18, 2026 and can be submitted online.
