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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Conditions relating to economic and financial capacity

Article R2142-9

For framework agreements, the ceiling mentioned in article R. 2142-7 is calculated on the basis of the maximum total value of the subsequent contracts or purchase orders which could be performed concu…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Conditions relating to economic and financial capacity

Article R2142-7

The minimum turnover required may not be more than twice the estimated value of the contract or of the lot, unless justified by its subject-matter or the conditions under which it is to be performed.…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L2132-2

The mayor, by virtue of the municipal council's decision, represents the municipality in legal proceedings.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L2132-4

…municipality shall not be liable for any charges or contributions imposed for the payment of costs and damages resulting from the proceedings.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L2132-3

The mayor may always, without the prior authorisation of the town council, take any protective or interruptive action in respect of forfeitures.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Recognition of disabled worker status.

Article L5213-2

Disabled worker status is recognised by the Commission des droits et de l'autonomie des personnes handicapées (Commission on the Rights and Independence of Disabled People) referred to in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General duties

Article R4312-9

…into disrepute. In particular, in any public communication, they shall be careful in what they say and shall only mention their membership of the profession with circumspection.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General duties

Article R4312-2

…must affirm before the departmental council of the order that they are aware of this code of ethics and undertake under oath and in writing to comply with it.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General duties

Article R4312-4

Nurses shall at all times respect the principles of morality, probity, loyalty and humanity essential to the practice of their profession.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General duties

Article R4312-5

All nurses are bound by professional secrecy under the conditions laid down by law. Nurses instruct their assistants about their obligations in terms of professional secrecy.

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