Alain Joyandet
Alain Joyandet (born 15 January 1954) is a French politician who was appointed Secretary of State for Cooperation and Francophony in the government of François Fillon from 18 March 2008 to July 2010. Prior to that, he was CEO of the Société Nouvelle des Éditions Comtoises (SNEC), a publisher of weekly newspapers and journals. He is a journalist by training. Joyandet has been mayor of Vesoul since 1995 and senator of Franche-Comté from 1995 to 2002. In 2010, Joyandet won the UMP nomination for President of Franche-Comté, but lost to socialist candidate Marie-Guite Dufay in the general election. Political career Governmental functions Secretary of State for Cooperation and Francophony : 2008-2010 (Resignation on 4 July 2010). Electoral mandates Senate of France Senator of Haute-Saône : 1995-2002 (Resignation, became a member of the National Assembly of France in 2002). National Assembly of France Member of the National Assembly of France for Haute-Saône (1st constituency) : 2002-2008 (Became secretary of State in 2008) / Since 2010. Elected in 2002, reelected in 2007. Regional Council Leader of the Opposition in the Regional Council : March–July 2010. Regional councillor of Franche-Comté : march-July 2010 (Resignation). General Council General councillor of Haute-Saône : 1992-2002 (Resignation).