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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Investigation

Article R2333-120-38

When the application is registered, the Chairman of the Commission appoints the rapporteur responsible for investigating the application.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Investigation

Article R2333-120-40

Where the judge considers that the decision is likely to be based on a plea of public policy, the judge shall inform the parties thereof by any means that allows proof of receipt of this information b…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Decision

Article R2333-120-56

The decisions of the Commission du contentieux du stationnement payant begin with the words: "In the name of the French people" and bear the following wording: "La commission du contentieux du station…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Investigation

Article R2333-120-47

The judge ruling alone or the chairman of the panel may reopen the investigation by a decision which is not reasoned and cannot be appealed.This decision shall be communicated by any means allowing pr…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Investigation

Article R2333-120-45

If it appears from the application that the case is already certain to be resolved, the magistrate responsible for investigating the case may decide that there are no grounds for an investigation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 4: Decision

Article R2333-120-57

The operative part of the decisions is divided into articles and preceded by the word: "decides" or, where appropriate, "orders".The commission's decisions are enforceable.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-section 2 - Receipt and processing of requests for implementation of the individual right to training

Article D1621-12

The basis for the compulsory annual contribution due by local elected representatives in respect of the individual right to training, mentioned in articles L. 2123-12-1, L. 3123-10-1, L. 4135-10-1, L.…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Water and sanitation

Article R2224-12

…11 must enable compliance with the quality objectives applicable to receiving waters by the décret n°91-1283 du 19 décembre 1991, by the water development and management master plan for the basin to…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Supporting documents and other evidence relating to the conditions for participation

Article R2343-12

The provisions of article R. 2143-12 apply.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Presentation of the request

Article R2333-120-30

The matter is referred to the commission by petition.The petition must be submitted on a form, the model of which is laid down by order of the vice-president of the Conseil d'Etat.It must contain all…

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