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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation of work

Article D1432-40

The specialised commission for medico-social care and support is responsible for :1° Preparing an opinion on the draft regional health plan;2° Contributing to the assessment of medico-social needs and…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Tasks and authorisation

Article R2131-17

The pregnant woman or the couple will, at her request, be heard by all or some of the members of the multidisciplinary team prior to the consultation mentioned below. The centre will suggest additiona…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions specific to the procedure for release from psychiatric care without consent

Article R3211-29

When the liberty and custody judge decides to refer the matter to himself pursuant to the last paragraph of I of article L. 3211-12, he shall give the person undergoing psychiatric care, his lawyer as…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: The decision or opinion of the departmental committee.

Article R752-29-6

If, taking into account the updated situation of the catchment area, the reasons that led to the suspension of the retail authorisation procedure so justify, the prefect may extend this suspension for…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Salaried employees

Article R811-68

Any dismissal envisaged by the employer of a salaried judicial administrator is subject to the prior mediation procedure provided for in articles R. 811-65 to R. 811-67.In the event of serious miscond…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Council for Periodic Certification

Article D4022-3

I.-The collegiate body meets when convened by its chairman, who determines its annual work programme and sets the agenda for each meeting. The members of the committee receive the notice of meeting at…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Tasks

Article R6123-3-2

Prior to their adoption or conclusion, the Regional Committee for Employment, Vocational Training and Guidance issues an opinion on :1° Multi-annual regional coordination agreements for employment, gu…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Scientific Council.

Article R5322-17

The Scientific Advisory Board is responsible for : 1° To ensure the consistency of the Agency's scientific strategy, taking into account recent developments both in methodology and in knowledge of the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Refusal of public aid

Article D8272-4

If the company or its de jure or de facto manager has been fined in the twelve months preceding the application, the competent authority may decide to refuse the aid requested. It will then inform the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Members of the Management Board

Article D6143-35-2

The Director appoints the members of the Executive Board who belong to the medical professions, on presentation of a list of proposals drawn up by the Chairman of the Institutional Medical Board. In u…

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