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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Decision

Article R2333-120-61

The notification of the decision states that a copy of the decision must be attached to the appeal in cassation to the Conseil d'Etat and that this appeal may only be lodged through a lawyer at the Co…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Hearings

Article R2333-120-53

The decision is deliberated in the absence of the parties.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Decision

Article R2333-120-62

Where the chairman of the commission finds that the minute of a decision is vitiated by a material error or omission that is not likely to have had an influence on the judgment of the case, he may, by…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Investigation

Article R2333-120-41

The application and the documents produced are communicated by the commission's registry to the commune, the public establishment for inter-communal cooperation or the competent mixed syndicate by any…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Hearings

Article R2333-120-51

Commission hearings are public.The judge ruling alone or the chairman of the panel ensures the order of the hearing and directs the proceedings. Persons attending the hearing must behave in a dignifie…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Decision

Article R2333-120-58

When the case is decided after a hearing by a judge ruling alone, the minutes of the decision are signed by the judge and by the court clerk. In the absence of a hearing, it is signed only by the magi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Decision

Article R2333-120-59

The judge may impose a fine of up to 2,000 euros on the author of an application that he considers to be improper. This fine shall be recovered, in accordance with the provisions of decree no. 64-1333…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Hearings

Article R2333-120-54

Persons participating in or attending the deliberations are subject to the obligation to observe secrecy, failing which they may incur the penalties provided for in article 226-13 of the Criminal Code…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 6: Appeal procedures

Article R2333-120-65

An appeal for review may be lodged with the commission in the event that its decision is based on false documents.The appeal must be lodged within one month of the day on which the party became aware…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Investigation

Article R2333-120-43

The Commission may order any investigation it deems appropriate.

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