Subsection 2: Provisions applicable to regional chambers of commerce and industry

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Article R712-21

French Commercial codeIn force
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Updated 5 Nov 2023

Each agreement of objectives and means established pursuant to the second paragraph of Article L. 712-2 describes the actions financed in whole or in part by the tax for chamber expenses at regional level, the taking into account of which contributes to determining the share of this tax allocated to each public establishment.

The activity and performance indicators appended to the contract of objectives and performance are set out in each agreement of objectives and resources. They assess, for each axis of the objectives and performance contract, the degree of achievement of the projects and operational objectives of the regional chamber of commerce and industry and each territorial chamber of commerce and industry attached to it, as well as the impact of their activities on business life.

The agreement on objectives and resources is drawn up by the regional chamber of commerce and industry in conjunction with the supervisory authority and in liaison with CCI France. Once finalised, it is signed by the president of the regional chamber of commerce and industry after deliberation by its general assembly. It is sent to the supervisory authority and the President of CCI France for signature.

The agreement of objectives and resources is concluded within six months of the signature of the national contract of objectives and performance. It may be subject to amendments.

The regional chamber of commerce and industry sends a report on the implementation of the agreement on objectives and resources to the regional prefect and to CCI France by 15 May each year at the latest. The regional prefect sends this report, together with its opinion, to the minister responsible for overseeing the chambers of commerce and industry and to CCI France by 15 June each year at the latest.

CCI France forwards an annual summary, together with its opinion, to the supervisory minister by 15 July each year at the latest.

In application of 10° of Article L. 711-16, the amount of the proceeds of the tax for chamber expenses allocated annually by the regional chamber of commerce and industry to each of the territorial chambers of commerce and industry attached to it may be adjusted in the event of failure to comply with the objectives set out in the agreement on objectives and resources or a decision taken by the general meeting of CCI France.

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