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

Article LO6351-15

In the areas of competence of the collectivity, the Territorial Council of Saint-Martin may, by deliberation, request the authorities of the Republic to authorise its President to negotiate, in compli…

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

Article LO6352-15

…Caribbean area, including regional bodies dependent on the specialised agencies of the United Nations. The authorities of the Republic shall provide him with the necessary instructions and powers. In…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Executive Council

Article LO6432-15

…e president of the territorial council and the representative of the State, the latter may attend meetings of the executive council. To this end, he shall receive the invitations sent to its members.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Deliberations.

Article LO6431-15

…he Chairman shall have the casting vote. Nevertheless, votes on appointments shall always be by secret ballot. However, the Territorial Council may unanimously decide not to proceed by secret ballot w…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Adoption and implementation of the budget

Article LO6362-15

…g, for the local authority and its public establishments, from a court decision that has become final. These operations remain governed by the legislative provisions relating to penalties imposed in a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Adoption of the budget and settlement of accounts

Article LO6471-15

…l authority's accounts shows a deficit equal to or greater than 5% in the implementation of the budget, after verification of the accuracy of the revenue and expenditure entries, the territorial audit…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Deliberations

Article L7122-15

…the members present so request. In the event of a tie, the President shall have the casting vote.Nonetheless, votes on appointments shall always take place by secret ballot in cases where the law or r…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV bis : The Great Customary Council of the Amerindian and Bushinenge populations

Article L7124-15

…nment, the living environment or the cultural activities of the Amerindian and Bushinenge populations.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Prohibitions.

Article L7124-15

Written advertising offering modelling work to children under the age of sixteen may only come from modelling agencies that are licensed to employ children under the age of sixteen.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Protection of wages.

Article L7122-15

…during the representation, authorised by an order of the judicial judge ruling in summary proceedings.

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