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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions applicable to contracts other than those for social services and other specific services

Article R2131-4

…to tender or a procedure with negotiation without subsequent publication of an invitation to tender and invite interested economic operators to express their interest; 3° Have been sent for publicatio…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions applicable to contracts other than those for social services and other specific services

Article R2131-5

…l publication may be made on the buyer profile, under the conditions set out in articles R. 2131-19 and R. 2131-20.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions applicable to contracts other than those for social services and other specific services

Article R2131-6

The maximum period of validity of the notices mentioned in article R. 2131-4 which constitute a call for competition is twelve months from the date of transmission of the notice for publication.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Administration of Caisse des dépôts et consignations.

Article R518-9

The organisation and powers of the Directorates and, within them, of the Departments are governed by an Order of the Director General.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Administration of Caisse des dépôts et consignations.

Article R518-7

Deputy Chief Executive Officers are sworn in by the Supervisory Board.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Administration of Caisse des dépôts et consignations.

Article R518-4

For access to the posts of Deputy Chief Executive and Director, no conditions other than those laid down for Directors of central administration are required.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Administration of Caisse des dépôts et consignations.

Article R518-5

…8-3, the provisions relating to the posts of head of department, deputy director, high-level expert and project director in State administrations are applicable to civil servants and contractual emplo…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Administration of Caisse des dépôts et consignations.

Article R518-6

Subject to the powers conferred on the Prime Minister and the Minister for the Civil Service in respect of certain categories of civil servant, the Managing Director appoints to all other posts.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Administration of Caisse des dépôts et consignations.

Article R518-3

…as well as by directors, general auditors, department heads, deputy directors, high-level experts and project directors. The Director General appoints to the posts mentioned in this article. Where t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3121-6

…agreement or, failing that, a branch agreement or arrangement may provide for payment for the meal and break times mentioned in article L. 3121-2, even when these are not recognised as actual working…

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