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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: The Town Council

Article L2121-35

In the event of the dissolution of a municipal council or the resignation of all its serving members, or in the event of the final annulment of the election of all its members, or where a municipal co…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: The Town Council

Article L2121-36

The special delegation is appointed by decision of the representative of the State in the département within eight days of the dissolution, the definitive annulment of the elections, the acceptance of…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Conditions for exercising municipal mandates

Article L2123-31

Municipalities are liable for damages resulting from accidents suffered by mayors, deputy mayors and presidents of special delegations in the performance of their duties.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Conditions for exercising municipal mandates

Article L2123-33

Municipalities are liable for damages suffered by municipal councillors and special delegates when they are the victims of accidents occurring either during municipal council meetings or meetings of c…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Principles.

Article L2141-3

Any member of a trade union may withdraw at any time, even if there is a clause to the contrary. The union may claim the membership fee for the six months following the withdrawal.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Operation.

Article L2334-3

The Group Works Council meets for the first time, at the initiative of the parent company, as soon as it is set up and at the latest within six months of its creation.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Common rules governing the practice of the profession

Article L4113-3

It is forbidden to practise medicine, dentistry or midwifery under a pseudonym.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article L4031-3

The regional unions of healthcare professionals and their federations contribute to the organisation and development of healthcare provision at regional level, in particular to the preparation and imp…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Operation of the company

Article L4042-3

A partner may withdraw from an interprofessional ambulatory care company, either by selling his shares or by being reimbursed by the company for the value of his shares.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General conditions of practice.

Article L4111-3

When a foreign State grants doctors, dental surgeons or midwives, French nationals or French citizens, the right to practise their profession on its territory, the national of this State may be author…

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