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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Equity securities

Article L228-36

…n of the company or, at its initiative, on expiry of a period that may not be less than seven years and under the conditions set out in the issue contract. Their remuneration comprises a fixed part an…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Equity securities

Article L228-37

The issue and redemption of redeemable equity securities must be authorised under the conditions set out in the fifth paragraph of article L. 225-100 and articles L. 228-40 to L. 228-44. Holders of re…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 5: The State representative

Article L4422-38

…of Corsica is appointed by decree in the Council of Ministers. He represents each of the ministers and directs the State services under the conditions set by article 21-1 of loi n° 72-619 du 5 juille…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 5: The State representative

Article L4422-39

At their request, the President of the Assembly and the President of the Executive Council shall receive from the representative of the State in Corsica the information necessary for the exercise of t…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Powers of the President of the Territorial Council

Article LO6252-3

…of the Territorial Council is solely responsible for administration. He may, under his supervision and responsibility, delegate by decree part of his functions to the Vice-Presidents and, in the abse…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Powers of the President of the Territorial Council

Article LO6352-3

…of the Territorial Council is solely responsible for administration. He may, under his supervision and responsibility, delegate by decree part of his functions to the Vice-Presidents and, in the abse…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Right of expression

Article R1262-3

The provisions relating to the right of expression, set out in Articles L. 2281-1 to L. 2281-4, are applicable to employees seconded under the conditions set out in 2° of Article L. 1262-1.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Coordination committees.

Article D1432-3

…ously to admit additional members, chosen from among the other financial contributors to prevention and health promotion at regional level.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: List of exposed workers

Article R4426-3

Each worker has access to the information contained in the list of exposed workers which concerns him personally.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties.

Article R4235-3

…any form whatsoever. They must behave in all circumstances in a manner consistent with the probity and dignity of the profession. They must refrain from any act or demonstration likely to bring the p…

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