Dominique Perben

Dominique Perben (born 11 August 1945) is a French politician. Born in Lyon, he was French Minister of Transportation from 2005 to 2007. He was previously Minister of Justice (2002–05), Minister of Civil Service and Administration (1995–1997) and Minister of Overseas France (1993–1995).

Perben has been a Deputy (or MP) in the National Assembly for the fifth district of Saône-et-Loire since 1986. He has been Mayor of Chalon-sur-Saône since 1989.

Political career

Governmental functions

Minister of Departments and Overseas territories : 1993–1995.

Minister of Public Service, Reform of the State and Decentralization : 1995–1997.

Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice : 2002–2005.

Minister of Transport, Infrastructure, Tourism and Sea : 2005–2007.

Electoral mandates

National Assembly of France

Member of the National Assembly of France for Rhône (departement) : Since 2007.

Member of the National Assembly of France for Saône-et-Loire : 1986–1993 (Became minister in 1993) / 1997–2002 (Became minister in 2002). Elected in 1986, reelected in 1988, 1993, 1997, 2002.

Regional Council

Regional councillor of Bourgogne : 1992–1993 (Resignation).

General Council

Vice-president of the General Council of Rhône (departement) : Since 2004.

General councillor of Rhône (departement) : Since 2004.

Vice-president of the General Council of Saône-et-Loire : 1985–1988 (Resignation).

General councillor of Saône-et-Loire : 1985–1988 (Resignation).

Municipal Council

Mayor of Chalon-sur-Saône : 1983–2002 (Resignation).

Deputy-mayor of Chalon-sur-Saône : 2002–2003 (Resignation).

Municipal councillor of Chalon-sur-Saône : 1983–2003 (Resignation).

External links

• Personal website

Political offices
Preceded by Marylise Lebranchu	Minister of Justice 2002–2005	Succeeded by Pascal Clément

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