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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article L2334-5

The tax effort of each commune is equal to the ratio between: 1° The revenue received by the municipality the previous year in respect of property tax on non-built properties, council tax on second ho…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VI : Resource equalisation

Article L2336-5

…its member municipalities according to the tax integration coefficient defined in III of article L. 5211-29, then between the member communes, with the exception of those whose per capita financial po…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article L2411-5

The syndicate commission is not constituted and its prerogatives are exercised by the municipal council, subject to article L. 2411-16, when:

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: State subsidies.

Article L2335-5

Subsidies for works are granted by the State or by public establishments under the authority of the State, regardless of the nature of the appropriations from which these subsidies are charged and the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article L2421-5

Rights of enjoyment that may be transferred by inheritance or by assignment are extinguished on the date of posting of the statement provided for in the last paragraph of article L. 2421-4, unless, on…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Organisation

Article L2512-5

The Paris Council draws up its own rules of procedure, which set out in particular the conditions under which Paris councillors may put oral questions to the Mayor of Paris and the Prefect of Police.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: The Borough Council

Article L2511-5

…ris arrondissement councils:DESIGNATION OF SECTORS ARRONDISSEMENTS 1st sector 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th 5th sector 5th 6th sector 6th sector 7th sector 7th 8th sector 8th 9th sector 9th 10th sector 10th 1…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Revenue

Article L2543-5

The revenue in the commune's budget includes the proceeds from hunting leases under the conditions laid down by the local law of 7 February 1881 on the exercise of hunting rights.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Policy

Article L2542-5

The most suitable method for transporting the bodies is regulated by the mayor depending on the locality.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Operation.

Article L2541-5

In municipalities with a population of 3,500 or more, the municipal council draws up its rules of procedure within six months of taking office. The rules of procedure previously adopted continue to ap…

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