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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition and mandate of employee representatives

Article R1233-12

For the election of staff representatives by the college mentioned in 1° of B of II of article L. 1233-5, the provisions of articles 29 to 41, 45 and 46 of the above-mentioned decree of 20 November 20…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Specialised committees

Article R4641-12

The five specialised commissions, with the exception of the specialised commission responsible for issues relating to agricultural activities, comprise: 1° For the college of social partners: a) Five…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Appointment of members of the advisory committees for the amicable settlement of disputes

Article R2197-12

The lists of the most representative professional organisations called upon to designate, at the request of the chairmen of the committees, two persons competent to sit on the committees pursuant to 4…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Semi-public companies

Article L122-12

Notwithstanding the provisions of article L. 122-2, local semi-public sports companies formed before 29 December 1999 may retain their previous legal status. The provisions of articles L. 122-3, L. 12…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Decisions to award financial assistance

Article 121-1

In accordance with the…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Payment of social security contributions

Article 122-14

The Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée also ensures that the beneficiaries of financial aid comply with their obligations to the bodies collecting social security contributions by means of…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Distribution of funds outside of enforcement proceedings.

Article 1281-7

If an agreement is reached, a deed is drawn up, a copy of which is delivered or sent by simple letter to all the parties. Payment shall then be made under the conditions set out in the second and thir…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter V: Professional recovery

Article R645-12

At any time during the investigation, the judicial representative or the person chosen on the basis of the first paragraph of II or III of article L. 812-2 who encounters a difficulty, may request by…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Mandate.

Article L2143-12

The number of trade union delegates for each trade union section in each company or establishment is calculated under conditions determined by decree by the Conseil d'Etat, taking into account the num…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Common provisions.

Article R214-120

An undertaking for collective real estate investment whose information document for subscribers provided for in III of Article L. 214-35 stipulates that the undertaking is reserved for no more than tw…

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