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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter X: Legal protection of minors and adults

Article 1261-1

…clerk summons the interested parties to the hearing by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The provisions of the first paragraph of Article 1203 and of the articles 1208-2 and 1208-4 a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Liquidation.

Article R237-12

In the case provided for in article L. 237-19, the liquidator is appointed by order of the president of the commercial court, ruling on a petition. Any interested party may lodge an objection to the o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Temporary work.

Article L1255-12

…judgment be posted at the expense of the convicted temporary employment agency or user, in accordance with the conditions set out in article 131-35 of the French Penal Code, and that it be published,…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: The National Institute of Industrial Property

Article R411-12

Works and supply contracts awarded by the Institute are governed by the legislative and regulatory provisions applicable to State contracts.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Public sector.

Article L6321-12

…every training plan contains a programme of actions, in particular with the public education service, covering in particular the reception of pupils and trainees in the company, the training given t…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Board of Directors.

Article R411-12

The Board of Directors elects a Chairman from among the qualified individuals and a Vice-Chairman.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: The mayor and deputy mayors

Article L2122-12

The elections of the mayor and deputy mayors are made public, by means of posters, within twenty-four hours.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Administrative organisation

Article R232-12

The Agency's Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure, which shall in particular lay down the rules governing the convening of meetings and the procedures for deliberations.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Provisions specific to the City of Paris

Article L2512-12

The Prefect of Paris and the Prefect of Police are, within the scope of their respective attributions, the representatives of the State on the territory of the City of Paris..

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Organisation

Article L2511-12

…ay submit written questions to the mayor of the municipality or the mayor of Paris on any matter concerning the arrondissement. In the absence of a written reply within forty-five days, the question i…

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