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

Article LO6252-19

In the areas of competence of the collectivity, the President of the Territorial Council may, after deliberation by the Executive Council, negotiate, in compliance with France's international commitme…

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

Article LO6252-10

…or defending the community in actions brought against it, in cases defined by the Territorial Council. He shall report to the next meeting of the Territorial Council on the exercise of this power. He…

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

Article LO6252-11

The President of the Territorial Council, by delegation of the Territorial Council, may be entrusted, for the duration of his or her term of office, with taking any decision concerning the preparation…

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

Article LO6252-14

The president of the territorial council may, after deliberation by the executive council, refer to the administrative tribunal a request for an opinion on the interpretation of the status of Saint-Ba…

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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 LO6252-15

The President of the Territorial Council or his/her representative may be entrusted by the authorities of the Republic to represent them in regional bodies located in the Caribbean area, including reg…

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

Article LO6252-1

…s it. He prepares and executes the deliberations of the territorial council and the executive council. He chairs the executive council.

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

Article LO6252-13

The President of the Territorial Council may, by delegation of the Territorial Council: 1° Borrow for the purpose of financing the investments provided for in the budget and carry out financial transa…

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

Article LO6252-18

…y foreign law. Once concluded, these agreements are submitted to the territorial council for approval. They come into force as soon as they have been transmitted to the State representative under the…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter II: Rules specific to public contracts for rail passenger transport services

Article L2522-1

Notwithstanding article L. 2500-1, the public contracts mentioned in 4° of article L. 2512-5, insofar as they relate to the public rail passenger transport service, are governed, for their award and p…

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