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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Recording of stages in the procedure

Article L3122-2

The conceding authority records, by any appropriate means, the stages in the procedure for awarding concession contracts.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Forfeiture rules

Article L518-24

Subject to III of articles L. 312-20 of this Code, L. 132-27-2 of the Insurance Code and L. 223-25-4 of the Mutual Code, sums deposited in any capacity whatsoever with the Caisse des Dépôts et Consign…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Voting procedure and election results.

Article L2314-29

…s drawn up by the trade union organisations mentioned in the first and second paragraphs of article L. 2314-5. If the number of voters is less than half of the registered voters, a second ballot shall…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Voting procedure and election results.

Article L2314-28

…eement between the employer and the trade union organisations, concluded in accordance with article L. 2314-6. This agreement shall comply with the general principles of electoral law. Terms and condi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Voting procedure and election results.

Article L2314-26

The election takes place by secret ballot in an envelope. It may also take place by electronic vote, in accordance with the procedures laid down by a decree of the Conseil d'Etat issued after consulti…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Voting procedure and election results.

Article L2314-27

The election takes place during working time. However, an agreement to the contrary may be reached between the employer and all the representative trade union organisations in the company, particularl…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Common provisions

Article L521-27

Test or analysis reports, opinions or other documents justifying the measures, including those drawn up or collected in the context of the investigation of offences, may be communicated to the person…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 5: Information.

Article LO6221-20

Every member of the territorial council has the right, within the scope of his or her office, to be informed of the affairs of the local authority that are the subject of deliberation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 5: Information.

Article LO6221-21

The Territorial Council shall ensure the dissemination of information to its elected members by the material means it deems most appropriate. In order to enable the exchange of information on matters…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 5: Information.

Article LO6221-23

…oral questions relating to the affairs of the local authority at meetings of the territorial council. The rules of procedure shall determine the frequency of such questions and the conditions under w…

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