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

Article R2511-7

…ter consultation with the arrondissement councils, within the framework of the regulations in force and taking into account the priority actions in favour of the poorly housed or disadvantaged, define…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: European patents and European patents with unitary effect

Article L614-16-3

A French patent may cover an invention for which a European patent with unitary effect has been granted to the same inventor or his successor in title with the same filing or priority date.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: European patents and European patents with unitary effect

Article L614-16-4

A European patent with unitary effect and a French patent application or a French patent with the same filing date or the same priority date, covering the same invention and belonging to the same inve…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-5

The Board of Directors meets at least twice a year when convened by its Chairman. The agenda is set by the Chairman.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-3

…ise et de la performance is administered by a Board of Directors. It includes a scientific, medical and training council as well as a council for the life of athletes and trainees. The Institute is ma…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-9

…r managing the establishment.To this end, he has the following duties in particular: 1° He prepares and implements the budget; 2° He is the authorising officer for the institution's revenue and expend…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-8

…commission comprises at least three members, including the Director of Sport or his representative and two qualified individuals chosen for their expertise in the field of elite sport. A call for can…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-6

…ctors decides on the business of the school. In particular, it deliberates on 1° The school project and the multi-annual performance contract; 2° The internal regulations, the rules governing studies…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-4

…rs:a) The Director of Sports or his representative ;b) The President of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee or his representative;c) The President of the French Paralympic Sports Committe…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-7

The Chairman of the Board of Directors is elected from within the Board, from among the personalities mentioned in 5° of article R. 211-4, for a term of four years, renewable once. In the event of tem…

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