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The Prefect’s Power to Grant Exemptions: A “Simplification Engine” Between Isomorphism and Innovation
[Le pouvoir de dérogation du préfet : une « fabrique de simplification » entre isomorphisme et innovation]

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  • Emil Turc

    (CERGAM - Centre d'Études et de Recherche en Gestion d'Aix-Marseille - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - UTLN - Université de Toulon, AMU IMPGT - Institut de management public et de gouvernance territoriale - AMU - Aix Marseille Université, AMU - Aix Marseille Université)

  • Nefeli Lefkopoulou

    (CERGAM - Centre d'Études et de Recherche en Gestion d'Aix-Marseille - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - UTLN - Université de Toulon, EdD - École de Droit de Sciences Po (Sciences Po) - Sciences Po - Sciences Po, AMU - Aix Marseille Université)

Abstract

Introduced in 2017, made permanent in 2020 and subsequently extended in 2025, the prefect's power to grant exemptions appears to be an instrument designed to make local public action more flexible. This paper seeks to understand the extent to which two competing theories – neo-institutional theory and models of public innovation – can shed light on the dynamics, modes of adoption and explanatory factors underlying the use of discretionary powers. In particular, it seeks to understand why this mechanism, despite its stated ambitions of simplification, remains quantitatively limited and strictly regulated in its application. Finally, it offers an understanding of certain practices involving the use of these powers by proposing a model of the ‘fabric of administrative simplification' inspired by process-based theories of innovation.

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  • Emil Turc & Nefeli Lefkopoulou, 2026. "The Prefect’s Power to Grant Exemptions: A “Simplification Engine” Between Isomorphism and Innovation [Le pouvoir de dérogation du préfet : une « fabrique de simplification » entre isomorphisme et innovation]," Post-Print hal-05783871, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05783871
    Note: View the original document on HAL open archive server: https://hal.science/hal-05783871v1
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