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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Organisation and meetings

Article L5912-2

…of the Congress of Elected Departmental and Regional Representatives and Mayors holds under Article L. 5912-3, these meetings may be broadcast by audiovisual communication.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Resignation and dissolution

Article L7122-2

When a councillor to the Assembly of French Guyana tenders his resignation, he shall send it to the President of the Assembly of French Guyana who shall immediately notify the representative of the St…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Organisation and composition

Article L7124-2

The Council may comprise sections, under conditions laid down by decree in the Council of State.The sections may issue opinions. The Council shall give its opinion on the opinions and reports drawn up…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Resignation and dissolution

Article L7222-2

When a councillor to the Martinique Assembly resigns, he shall send his resignation to the President of the Martinique Assembly, who shall immediately notify the representative of the State in the ter…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Organisation and composition

Article L7226-2

The Council may comprise sections, under conditions laid down by decree in the Council of State.The sections may issue opinions. The Council shall give its opinion on the opinions and reports drawn up…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Breach of contract.

Article L7112-2

…ed employment contract of a professional journalist, the period of notice, subject to 3° of Article L. 7112-5, is set at : 1° One month for seniority of less than or equal to three years ; 2° Two mont…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions applicable to certain categories of workers.

Article L5523-2

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Financial solidarity of the principal.

Article L8254-2

Without prejudice to the application of articles L. 8222-1 to L. 8222-6, a person who fails to comply with article L. 8254-1 is jointly and severally liable with his co-contractor for payment of: 1° T…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Compulsory non-life insurance.

Article L242-2

…articles L. 222-1 to L. 222-5 of the French Construction and Housing C…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Drinking water.

Article L1321-2-2

…modification to one or more of the protection perimeters or related easements mentioned in article L. 1321-2 of this Code is required, the public enquiry is conducted in accordance with a simplified…

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