Mandates revoked by court decision

Rhany Slimane Tich-Tich has lost his two elected positions following three rulings from the administrative court in Montpellier on October 13. The court annulled his election as a municipal councilor and a community councilor, ending his political roles in the city.

Legal challenges led to the annulment

The court's decisions followed appeals from two Montpellier voters and the Hérault prefecture. These parties challenged Slimane’s eligibility during the municipal elections held on March 15 and 22, 2026. The legal action focused on whether Slimane met the necessary conditions to run for office.

Slimane ran on a solidarity list

Rhany Slimane was elected as part of the "Faire mieux pour Montpellier solidaire" list, led by Nathalie Oziol. During a hearing on September 29, Slimane defended his candidacy, arguing that the court had set up a "trap" regarding the conditions of his resignation from his previous job.

Resignation and notice period dispute

The dispute centered on Slimane’s former role as a collaborator for a group of opposition members in the Montpellier municipal council. He had submitted his resignation by email on February 19, 2026, requesting exemption from a one-month notice period. However, the municipal administration did not grant this exemption.

Slimane’s arguments not accepted

Slimane claimed that his resignation had been accepted by the president of his political group and that he had received an oral agreement from the human resources department. The court, however, found no proof of formal acceptance of his resignation before March 15. Additionally, the commune continued to pay him after he submitted his resignation request.