space rented out for associations and start-ups and serving as a venue for events and conferences in an effort to make the structure profitable. The standing committee of the regional council also occasionally meets in Clermont-Ferrand. Election results 2015 regional election The current regional council was elected in regional elections on 6 and 13 December 2015, with the list of Laurent Wauquiez consisting of The Republicans (LR), the Democratic Movement (MoDem), and the Union of Democrats and Independents (UDI) securing an absolute majority of 113 seats. Composition Political groups The regional council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes currently consists of seven political groups. Executive Presidents Laurent Wauquiez was elected president of the regional council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes at its opening session in Lyon on 4 January 2016. Vice presidents In addition to the president, the executive consists of 15 vice presidents and 14 advisers. Committees The regional council includes 18 thematic committees with advisory roles, each composed of 38 members with a chairperson and two vice chairpersons. The comments of the thematic committees are considered by and submitted to a final vote of the standing committee or in a plenary session. The standing committee consists of the president, 15 vice presidents, and 45 members of the regional council. References External links Official website of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region Politics of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes