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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: THE TERRITORIAL COLLECTIVITY OF CORSICA

Article L4421-1

As of 1 January 2018, the collectivity of Corsica constitutes a collectivity with special status within the meaning of Article 72 of the Constitution, in place of the territorial collectivity of Corsi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: THE TERRITORIAL COLLECTIVITY OF CORSICA

Article L4421-3

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: THE TERRITORIAL COLLECTIVITY OF CORSICA

Article L4421-4

The Corsican sites council exercises in Corsica the powers devolved to the regional heritage and architecture commission provided for in article L. 611-2 of the heritage code, to the specialised commi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: THE TERRITORIAL COLLECTIVITY OF CORSICA

Article L4426-1

Decrees in the Council of State shall, where necessary, lay down the detailed rules for the application of this Title.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: OVERSEAS REGIONS

Article L4436-4

…he Advisory Council for its prior opinion.The Council deliberates on the draft or proposed decision within one month of the matter being referred to it. If it has not given an opinion within this peri…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: OVERSEAS REGIONS

Article L4436-5

…sultative Council may decide, by an absolute majority of its members, to take up any issues falling within the remit of the region or department and of direct interest to the environment, living envir…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: OVERSEAS REGIONS

Article L4436-1

…French Guiana.The Council is composed of representatives of the Amerindian and Bushinenge populations.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: OVERSEAS REGIONS

Article L4436-2

The composition, the conditions of appointment or designation of the members of the Consultative Council for Amerindian and Bushinenge Populations, its organisation and its operating rules shall be la…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: OVERSEAS REGIONS

Article L4436-6

The Consultative Council for Amerindian and Bushinenge Populations may hold joint meetings with the Regional Economic, Social and Environmental Council or the Council for Culture, Education and the En…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: OVERSEAS REGIONS

Article L4436-3

…the Advisory Council for Amerindian and Bushinenge Populations are appointed for a term of six years.Any person appointed to replace a member of the Council serves until the expiry of the term of off…

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