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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Asset management

Article R3213-3

The chairman of the departmental council draws up the state of the departmental furniture. Inventories are drawn up for each part of the departmental furniture; they record entries and withdrawals. Th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section unique : Le conseil des sites de Corse

Article R4421-3

When the sites council sits in a formation known as "nature, landscapes and sites", it also comprises eight members in respect of the third college:a) Three qualified individuals, one of whom is compe…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: The cultural identity of Corsica: powers of the Corsican regional authority in the field of education and culture

Article R4424-3

The Assembly of Corsica distributes among the educational establishments mentioned in Article L. 4424-2 the subsidies provided for by this article. The academic services are made available, for this p…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: The Chairman

Article D6222-3

The wearing of the official insignia of the President of the Territorial Council in the national colours, the use of which is optional, is reserved for the President of the Territorial Council in the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: The Chairman

Article D6322-3

The wearing of the official insignia of the President of the Territorial Council in the national colours, the use of which is optional, is reserved for the President of the Territorial Council in the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Lighting

Article R4223-3

As far as possible, workplaces should have sufficient natural light.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Principles

Article R4321-3

Where the measures taken in application of articles R. 4321-1 and R. 4321-2 cannot be sufficient to protect the health and safety of workers, the employer shall take all other necessary measures to th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Information

Article R4425-3

Specific provisions, incorporated where appropriate into the internal regulations, remind workers of their obligation to report immediately any accident or incident involving a biological pathogen.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Registration

Article A822-3

The certificate of aptitude includes written eligibility tests and oral admission tests.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Guarantees and indemnities granted to Board members

Article D7226-30

Given the requirements of the public education service, the weekly service of staff belonging to teaching bodies or job categories who benefit from a credit of hours in accordance with article L. 7226…

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