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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation

Article R4422-22

When it receives a request formulated in application of the first paragraph of article R. 4422-16, the Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council may appoint a rapporteur to present its opin…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Plenary session (R).

Article R5211-22

The election of the representatives of the communes, public establishments of inter-communal cooperation and mixed syndicates takes place within three months of the renewal of the municipal councils a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Financing (R).

Article R4433-22

The portion corresponding to material expenses is paid in two equal instalments. The first payment is made when the matter is referred to the regional prefect, the regional economic, social and enviro…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Expenditure

Article D5217-22

The constitution of provisions for risks and charges is mandatory as soon as a risk arises. The recognition of depreciation is mandatory in the event of a loss of value of an asset.The President of th…

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

Article D6362-22

If, in carrying out its duties, the territorial audit chamber finds that the implementation of the budget has resulted in a deficit likely to lead to the measures for restoring the balance provided fo…

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

Article D6262-22

If, in carrying out its duties, the territorial audit chamber finds that the implementation of the budget has resulted in a deficit likely to lead to the measures for restoring the balance provided fo…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Internal regulations

Article R7124-22

The Economic, Social, Environmental, Cultural and Education Council shall draw up its own rules of procedure.The rules of procedure shall lay down the conditions for the election of the Chairman, the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to elected representatives who are public servants

Article R7125-22

Any councillor to the assembly, governed by Titles I to IV of the general statute of the civil service must, when they wish to benefit from the training leave provided for in article L. 7125-13, submi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Inspection and maintenance of facilities

Article R4222-22

Joint decrees by the Ministers of Labour and Agriculture set: 1° The methods for measuring concentration, flow rate, capture, filtration and purification efficiency; 2° The nature and frequency of ins…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Health and safety signs and equipment

Article R4224-22

Transparent doors are marked at eye level.

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