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Showing 17211730 of 60748 articles for Art. CE 11-5-2021 n° 440044 and 440045

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Responsibilities

Article R4413-11

The Chairman of the Board of Directors is solely responsible for administration. He prepares and executes the deliberations of the Board of Directors. He manages the Agency's assets and is the authori…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Other special provisions

Article R4226-11

…ing equipment which, in normal operation, presents particular risks of electric shock must be built and used in accordance with the safety regulations laid down by order of the Minister for Labour and…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Specific pollution rooms

Article R4222-11

For each room with specific pollution, ventilation is provided and its flow rate determined according to the nature and quantity of the pollutants and, where applicable, the quantity of heat to be rem…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R4031-11

The Union General Meeting is convened by its Chairman at least twice a year. The meeting is convened by right if an absolute majority of the members making up the meeting so request. The meeting may o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Conciliation.

Article R742-11

…esentative, who chairs the commission; - Six representatives of shipowners, for commercial shipping and sea fishing respectively; - Six representatives of seafaring personnel for commercial shipping a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Discipline.

Article L1442-11

The acceptance by a councillor of an imperative mandate, before or after taking office and in any form whatsoever, constitutes a serious breach of his duties. This will result in the disqualification…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section IX: Special provisions applicable to motor vehicle accidents occurring abroad.

Article L421-11

…victims of accidents caused by vehicles whose use requires compulsory third party liability insurance and which are normally based in mainland France or Monaco when these accidents occur on the terri…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Approval of organised adapted holidays.

Article R412-11

A receipt will be issued once the application is complete. An application for authorisation submitted by a natural person must state the applicant's marital status, profession and place of residence,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Legal proceedings.

Article L2262-11

Organisations or groupings which have the capacity to bring legal proceedings and which are bound by an agreement or arrangement may bring in their own name any action seeking performance of the commi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Availability of consultation documents

Article R3122-11

By way of derogation from article R. 3122-9, when, in duly justified circumstances, for reasons of exceptional security, technical reasons or because of the particularly sensitive nature of commercial…

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