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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Budget (R)

Article R2221-89

…he close of the financial year may not be carried over to the budget for the following financial year. Expenditure in the operating section that has been duly committed, not mandated, and for which th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Budget (R)

Article R2221-84

When presenting the budget, the mayor provides a copy of the latest financial account in support of his proposals, together with a report highlighting the financial and economic situation of the autho…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: The Director (R)

Article R2221-74

The director appoints and dismisses the board's agents and employees, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Association.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: General provisions (R)

Article R2221-82

Allocations to depreciation and provisions are calculated in accordance with the provisions and customary periods applicable to commercial enterprises in the same sector of activity. Depreciation rela…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: General provisions (R)

Article R2221-72

…the operating results at the end of each financial year and, if necessary, during the financial year. 5° Governs the conditions of recruitment, dismissal and remuneration of staff; 6° Sets the rates…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Year-end account (R)

Article R2221-92

At the end of each financial year and after taking inventory, the accountant prepares the financial account. The authorising officer approves the financial account. The authorising officer approves th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: General provisions (R)

Article R2221-78

…e budgetary and accounting documents to be kept by the authorising officer and the accounting officer.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: The Director (R)

Article R2221-73

The director's remuneration is set by the town council, on the mayor's proposal, after consulting the operating board.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: The accounting officer (R)

Article R2221-76

The functions of accounting officer for the régie are performed by the commune's accounting officer.However, when annual operating revenue exceeds €76,225, these functions may be entrusted to an accou…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Year-end account (R)

Article R2221-93

The financial account comprises: 1° The final balance of accounts; 2° The development of budget expenditure and revenue; 3° The balance sheet and profit and loss account; 4° The table of appropriation…

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