Subprefect

A subprefect is a senior government official in several countries at the local level, such as Brazil and France.

Brazil

In Brazil, a subprefect (subprefeito) is the highest official of a subprefecture, which is a subdivision of certain large municipalities (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro). The subprefect serves under the municipality's prefect (prefeito).

France

In France, a subprefect (sous-préfet, [supʁefɛ]) is the top official in a departmental arrondissement that is not the arrondissement of the prefecture. The subprefect, who is appointed by the President of France, serves under the department's prefect (préfet).^[1]

References

^ Décret n°64-260 du 14 mars 1964 portant statut des sous-préfets (in French).

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[1] Décret n°64-260 du 14 mars 1964 portant statut des sous-préfets (in French).

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