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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Appointment and role of the rapporteur

Article R4126-17

As soon as the complaint or request has been registered at the registry, the president appoints a rapporteur from among the members of the disciplinary chamber. The rapporteur may not be chosen from a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Allowances for holders of departmental mandates

Article L3123-17

The functional allowance voted by the departmental council for the actual performance of the duties of departmental council president is at most equal to the reference term mentioned in article L. 312…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Allowances for holders of regional mandates.

Article L4135-17

The functional allowance voted by the Regional Council for the actual performance of the duties of Regional Council President is at most equal to the reference term mentioned in article L. 4135-15 inc…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-17

The purchaser may, if necessary, require the use of tools and devices which are not commonly available, such as electronic building data modelling tools or similar tools. In such cases, the purchaser…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Specific provisions for foreign nationals whose conduct is linked to terrorist activities

Article R733-17

The remote location device required to be worn by foreign nationals placed under mobile electronic surveillance pursuant to article L. 733-14 is approved by the Minister of Justice, who ensures that i…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: The Borough Council

Article L2511-17

The municipal council or the Paris council may also delegate to the arrondissement council, with the latter's agreement, the management of any facilities or services of the municipality or the City of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definitions and special conditions

Article R1125-17

The period for examining the application for authorisation is set at ninety days from the date of receipt of the complete dossier. This period may be extended by ninety days if the Director General of…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Powers of the President of the Territorial Council

Article LO6252-17

The President of the Territorial Council or his representative participates, at his request, within the French delegation, in negotiations with the European Union and the European Community relating t…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Powers of the President of the Territorial Council

Article LO6352-17

The president of the territorial council or his representative participates, at his request, as part of the French delegation, in negotiations with the European Union and the European Community concer…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Refusal to pay for a professional transition project

Article R6323-17

The interested party may request mediation from France Compétences in application ofarticle R. 6123-14 of the Labour Code. At the request of France Compétences, the regional cross-industry joint commi…

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