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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Operation

Article L7222-29

The representative of the State in the territorial collectivity alone is authorised to speak on behalf of the State before the Assembly of Martinique.By agreement of the President of the Assembly of M…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: POWERS OF THE TERRITORIAL TERRITORIAL COLLECTIVITY OF FRENCH GUYANA

Article L7154-1

The commission for monitoring the use of European structural funds in French Guiana is co-chaired by the State representative and the president of the assembly of French Guiana.It is also made up of t…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: POWERS OF THE TERRITORIAL TERRITORIAL COLLECTIVITY OF FRENCH GUYANA

Article L7154-2

The territorial collectivity of French Guyana may set up a non-diplomatic representation to the institutions of the European Union. It shall inform the Government thereof.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Operation

Article L7222-30

…State in the territorial collectivity the information necessary for the exercise of his attributions.At his request, the representative of the State in the territorial collectivity shall receive from…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Operation

Article L7222-28

…tive of the State in the territorial collectivity is responsible for national interests, compliance with the law and, under the conditions laid down by this code, administrative control.Under the cond…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: POWERS OF THE TERRITORIAL TERRITORIAL COLLECTIVITY OF MARTINIQUE

Article L7254-1

…ayors, representatives of the consular chambers and representatives of the State's technical services.It draws up a six-monthly report on the consumption of the allocated credits.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: POWERS OF THE TERRITORIAL TERRITORIAL COLLECTIVITY OF MARTINIQUE

Article L7254-2

The territorial collectivity of Martinique may set up a non-diplomatic representation to the institutions of the European Union. It shall inform the Government thereof.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Secure surveillance and secure detention

Article R53-8-42

…urt. The First President shall appoint three substitute members for the same term and in accordance with the same procedures. The Public Prosecutor's Office at this court is provided by the General Pr…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Secure surveillance and secure detention

Article R53-8-43

Appeals against decisions of the national court for secure detention are heard by the Criminal Division of the Court of Cassation.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Secure surveillance and secure detention

Article R53-8-41

…r secure detention may be appealed to the national court for secure detention, which must be lodged within ten days of their notification either by the person concerned or by the public prosecutor. Th…

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