Regional Council of Pays de la Loire
The Regional Council of Pays de la Loire is the deliberative assembly of the French region of Pays de la Loire. The regional council is made up of 93 regional councilors elected for a period of six years by direct universal suffrage and chaired by Christelle Morançais (LR) since 2017. It sits in Nantes, at the Hôtel de Région. The seats in this region are divided by department: Current Regional Council. The current council was elected in June 2021 for a term of office until 2028. Composition. Following the installation session of the  July 2, 2021, the regional council is chaired by Christelle Morançais. Former compositions. From 1986 to 1992. The president of the regional council was Olivier Guichard (RPR). From 1992 to 1998. The president of the regional council was Olivier Guichard (UPF). From 1998 to 2004. The president of the regional council was François Fillon (RPR) until 2002 (resigned following his appointment to the government), then Jean-Luc Harousseau (UMP). From 2004 to 2010. The president was Jacques Auxiette (PS). From 2010 to 2015. The president was Jacques Auxiette. From 2015 to 2021. The president of the Council was Bruno Retailleau