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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Article R1423-14

If a new chamber is created, the chamber assembly elects the chamber president and vice-president without waiting until January.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article R712-17

If the initial budget is rejected, the institution deliberates within two months on a new budget, taking into account the observations of the supervisory authority.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV: Provisions applicable during periods of general mobilisation and wartime.

Article R2124-2

In the cases provided for in article L. 2124-3, the prefect must immediately report the measures taken to the Minister of the Interior.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article D3131-5

In the event of an increase in activity, the agreement provided for in article L. 3131-2 may provide for a reduction in the daily rest period.

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

Article R5211-10

If the liquidator fails to act or is prevented from acting, the State representative in the département shall discharge him from his duties and appoint a new liquidator without delay.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exposure limit values

Article R4451-9

In the event of a radiological emergency, the total effective dose over the lifetime of an emergency worker will never exceed 1 sievert.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: First and second category operations.

Article R4532-45

Where an inter-company safety, health and working conditions committee has been set up, the general coordination plan sets out the committee's remit in this area.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Additional examinations

Article R4624-38

In the event of disagreement between the employer and the company doctor over the nature and frequency of these examinations, the decision is taken by the company doctor.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Holders of the State diploma in psychiatric nursing.

Article D4311-33

The committee's decisions are taken by a majority of the votes cast. In the event of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Help with setting up or taking over a business.

Article R5522-66

In the case provided for in 1° of Article L. 5522-23, State aid takes the form of a capital sum paid in two or more instalments.

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