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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Article D1411-4

The lists may include fewer names than there are seats of titular members and substitutes to be filled. In the event of a tie, the seat goes to the list that has obtained the highest number of votes.…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Operational organisation of fire and rescue services (R)

Article R1424-41

A fire and rescue centre is said to be mixed when it includes both professional firefighters and volunteer firefighters. A mixed centre is commanded by a professional firefighter when it includes at l…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: PROVISIONS SPECIFIC TO CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC SERVICES

Article R1426-4

…lendar year are payable within fifteen days of publication of the order provided for in article R. 1426-3.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 7: Aid for healthcare provision in areas with health deficits

Article R1511-45

…ich must include a commitment to practice effectively in an area defined pursuant to article L. 162-47 of the Social Security Code for a minimum period of three years; 2° The conditions under which th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: The Departmental Advisory Committee (R)

Article R1425-4

…compliance with the incompatibility of mandates provided for in the fourth paragraph of article L. 1424-21.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 7: Aid for healthcare provision in areas with health deficits

Article R1511-46

…he health insurance bodies pursuant to the contractual arrangements provided for in Article L. 162-14-1 of the Social Security Code.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 6: Support for cultural industries

Article R1511-43

Per year, the amount of subsidy granted by one or more local authorities may not exceed 30% of the establishment's turnover, or 30% of the cost of the project if it relates exclusively to work likely…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Personalised support vouchers (R)

Article R1611-4

The relationship between service providers who wish to accept personalised support cheques and the issuers is governed by a contract. This contract may stipulate maximum payment terms for service prov…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: LOCAL SEMI-PUBLIC COMPANIES

Article R1524-4

The representatives of the shareholder local authorities or their groupings may be relieved of their duties at any time by the meeting that appointed them, which is obliged to simultaneously provide f…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Common provisions (R)

Article D1612-4

The information provided for in articles D. 1612-1 and D. 1612-2, with the exception of those relating to the bases, tax rates and compensation, are communicated to the mayors of the communes and to t…

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