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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Guidance and Supervisory Board

Article R514-26

The mayor may grant honorary status to members of the Guidance and Supervisory Board who cease to hold office, provided that they have held office for twelve years.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Guidance and Supervisory Board

Article R514-28

The Guidance and Supervisory Board elects a Vice-Chairman by an absolute majority of its members in office. If, after two rounds of voting, no candidate has obtained this majority, the election is hel…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Guidance and Supervisory Board

Article R514-27

If a member of the Guidance and Supervisory Board ceases to hold office for any reason whatsoever, the mayor shall replace him or her no later than two months after the member ceases to hold office.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L322-2

Establishments where one or more physical or sporting activities are practised must provide health and safety guarantees for each type of activity and establishment, as defined by regulation.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L5151-2

…eeking employment or supported in a vocational guidance and integration project; 3° Person admitted to an establishment or service providing assistance through work mentioned in a of 5° of I of articl…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R5151-2

…he provisions of article L. 5151-6, the Minister for Employment has authorised the creation of an automated personal data processing system known as the "Personal Activity Account Information System"…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Definitions and missions

Article L721-21

The Institut d'émission d'outre-mer draws up the balance of payments for the territories in the CFP franc zone. It is empowered to obtain any information it requires to perform this task from establis…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Definitions and missions

Article L721-20

…ne.The Institut d'émission d'outre-mer shall carry out documentary and on-site inspections in order to perform the tasks mentioned in the first paragraph. The Institute shall carry out expert appraisa…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Definitions and missions

Article L721-22

…articipated in the performance of the duties of the Institut d'émission d'outre-mer shall be liable to the penalties provided for inArticle 226-13 of the French Criminal Code for violating the profess…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Definitions and missions

Article L721-23

Within the Institut d'émission d'outre-mer, an observatory of bank charges is responsible for studying issues relating to bank charges in the local authorities referred to in Article L. 721-4. It peri…

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