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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Financial provisions.

Article D2531-5

The urbanisation perimeter of existing new towns or towns to be created referred to in 2° of Article L. 2531-6 is set in accordance with the conditions set out in articles L. 5311-1 to L. 5311-3. Fail…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Financial provisions.

Article D2531-7

For the application of the provisions of articles L. 2531-2 and L. 2531-3, account is taken, as provided for in article R. 130-2 of the Social Security Code, of employees assigned within each establis…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Coordination between State services and departmental services

Article D3142-2

Mayors and chairmen of local authority groupings are appointed for three years; their term of office may be renewed. They cease to be members of the conference when they lose the capacity in respect o…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Coordination between State services and departmental services

Article D3142-3

Mayors and presidents of groups of communes are elected by proportional representation with the highest average. Voting takes place on complete lists, without the addition or deletion of names, and wi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Coordination between State services and departmental services

Article D3142-5

The conference meets at least twice a year. The notice of meeting, together with the agenda, drawn up jointly by the chairman of the General Council and the Prefect, is sent at least fifteen days befo…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Coordination between State services and departmental services

Article D3142-4

The election is held by post. Ballot papers are sent by registered letter to the prefect. Each ballot paper is placed in a double envelope; the inner envelope must not bear any mention or distinctive…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Council for Periodic Certification

Article D4022-4

Rules of procedure govern the operation of the collegiate body and the professional committees. They specify the procedures for convening members to meetings, forwarding agendas and organising meeting…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: National Committee for Professional Cooperation

Article D4011-2

The national interprofessional cooperation committee referred to in article L. 4011-3 is attached to the ministers responsible for health and social security. It is composed of the following members:…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Council for Periodic Certification

Article D4022-2

For the purposes of applying the provisions of article L. 4022-5, the national board for periodic certification shall carry out its duties in accordance with the following procedures: 1° Decisions tak…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Council for Periodic Certification

Article D4022-3

I.-The collegiate body meets when convened by its chairman, who determines its annual work programme and sets the agenda for each meeting. The members of the committee receive the notice of meeting at…

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