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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Budgets and accounts

Article L4425-15

When the investment section of the budget shows a surplus after taking over the results, the Assembly of Corsica may transfer this surplus to the operating section in the cases and conditions defined…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Regional development plan

Article L4433-10

…shments mentioned in article L. 143-16 of the town planning codeand the public establishments for inter-communal cooperation with their own tax status with jurisdiction over the local town planning pl…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Definitions and missions

Article L721-12

The procedures for presenting and closing the accounts of the Institut d'émission des départements d'outre-mer are identical to those laid down for the Banque de France pursuant to Article L. 144-4.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Definitions and missions

Article L721-11

Any person who participates or has participated in the performance of the tasks of the Institut d'émission des départements d'outre-mer is bound by professional secrecy. Any person who participates or…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Definitions and missions

Article L721-10

…rs behind them and the solutions available to reduce them, which is sent to Parliament and the Minister for the Economy. It makes proposals to ensure that its recommendations are implemented by local…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Definitions and missions

Article L721-13

…mainland France. Each year, it draws up a report on its activities, which is submitted to the Minister for the Economy and forwarded to Parliament.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Trust as security

Article 2372-1

…movable property or a right may be assigned as security for an obligation under a trust agreement entered into pursuant to Articles 2011 to 2030.The secured obligation may be present or future; in the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Content of agreements.

Article L3323-1

The profit-sharing agreement determines : 1° The conditions under which employees are informed of the application of the provisions of this Title ; 2° The nature and terms of management of the rights…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article L3261-1

The provisions of this chapter apply to the employers mentioned in article L. 3211-1. They also apply, under conditions and according to procedures laid down by decree, to magistrates and civil and mi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Content of agreements.

Article L3313-1

…well as the reasons for the choice of methods for calculating the profit-sharing scheme and the criteria for distributing its proceeds.

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