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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 1: Board of Directors

Article R121-17

The Secretaries-General of the supervisory ministries or their representatives, the Director General, the Budget Controller and the Accounting Officer attend meetings of the Board of Directors of the…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Resources

Article R121-29

The deliberations on the budget and financial account of the French Office for Immigration and Integration are enforceable under the conditions set out in Title III of Decree no. 2012-1246 of 7 Novemb…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article A121-1

Insurance contracts relating to the classes mentioned in 3 and 10 of article R. 321-1 of the Insurance Code and concerning land motor vehicles must include the clause on the reduction or increase in p…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Definition and status.

Article R121-1

A collaborating spouse is considered to be the spouse of the head of a commercial, craft or liberal profession business who carries out a regular professional activity in the business without receivin…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Definition and status.

Article R121-6

The provisions of this chapter shall also apply to the partner of the company manager who is bound to the latter by a civil solidarity pact.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Metal parts.

Article R121-3

The rules for the handling and recirculation of euro coins are set out in Regulation (EU) No 1210/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 concerning authentication of eu…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Metal parts.

Article D121-1

The types of national sides of French euro-denominated coins intended for circulation are laid down by order of the Minister responsible for the economy.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R121-6

A multi-annual business contract is signed between the State and the public establishment in accordance with the provisions of article 140 of law no. 2001-420 of 15 May 2001 relating to new economic r…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Organisation and operation.

Article R121-15

…er to assist the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Where appropriate, the Board of Directors shall specify the responsibilities of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and determine his term of offi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Organisation and operation.

Article R121-11

The Board of Directors adopts internal rules setting out the framework for the performance of its duties. It may set up specialised advisory committees from among its members and determine their compo…

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