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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Reimbursement of expenses

Article R3123-20

Members of the departmental council entrusted with special mandates by their assembly may claim, on proof of the actual duration of the trip, firstly, the payment of daily allowances intended to reimb…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Coordination between State services and departmental services

Article D3142-5

The conference meets at least twice a year. The notice of meeting, together with the agenda, drawn up jointly by the chairman of the General Council and the Prefect, is sent at least fifteen days befo…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Right to training

Article R4135-13

The benefit of training leave is by right to attend a training course or attend a training session meeting the criteria set out in article R. 4135-9. It may, however, be refused by the employer if he…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Reimbursement of expenses

Article R4135-20

Members of the Regional Council entrusted with special mandates by their assembly may claim, on proof of the actual duration of the trip, firstly, payment of daily allowances intended to reimburse the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Responsibilities

Article R4413-6

The Board of Directors meets, on the initiative of its Chairman, at least once every quarter. It also meets at the request of the Executive Committee or one-third of its members, on a specific agenda.…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Right to training

Article R7125-19

Training leave is granted as of right in order to take part in a training course or attend a training session that meets the criteria set out in article R. 7125-15.It may, however, be refused by the e…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Work carried out using work equipment

Article R4323-64

Rope access and positioning techniques may not be used to create a workstation. However, where it is technically impossible to use equipment for the collective protection of workers, or where the risk…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Pathology monitoring

Article R4426-13

If a worker is found to be suffering from an infection or disease listed in an occupational disease table and which may be the result of exposure to biological agents, all workers likely to have been…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article R4421-1

The provisions of this Title are applicable in establishments in which the nature of the activity may lead to workers being exposed to biological agents. However, the provisions of articles R. 4424-2,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Military personnel serving in the French army

Article R4061-5

The military healthcare professional may submit the file required for registration on the roll of the relevant professional association or for registration with a regional health agency within three m…

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