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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Training agreement between the purchaser of training and the training organisation.

Article L6353-1

In order to carry out the actions mentioned in article L. 6313-1, an agreement is signed between the purchaser and the organisation that provides them, in accordance with the terms and conditions laid…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VII: Terms and conditions of office

Article L7227-12-1

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Preliminary chapter: Human rights

Article L1110-1-1

As part of their initial and continuing training, healthcare and medical-social professionals receive specific training on developments in knowledge about the pathologies that cause disabilities and t…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Compensation procedures.

Article L211-10-1

In its first correspondence with the victim, the insurer is required to inform the latter of its obligations under the Environment Code regarding the disposal of an end-of-life vehicle.

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

Article L2121-13-1

The commune ensures the dissemination of information to its elected members by the material means it deems most appropriate. In order to enable the exchange of information on matters falling within it…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation of the Order.

Article L4232-15-1

The Central Council managing section H of the Ordre des pharmaciens is made up of sixteen members, appointed or elected for six years.This central council comprises :1° A pharmacist professor or senio…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Supplementary provisions

Article L3141-16

In the absence of any stipulation in the agreement concluded pursuant to Article L. 3141-15, the employer : 1° Defines, after consulting the social and economic committee where applicable: a) The peri…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L3121-18-1

The departmental council ensures the dissemination of information to its elected members by the material means it deems most appropriate. In order to enable the exchange of information on matters with…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L3121-14-1

The standing committee may not deliberate unless an absolute majority of its members in office are present or represented. The second and last paragraphs of Article L. 3121-14 shall apply to the stand…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L3121-19-1

The reports on each of the matters to be submitted to the Standing Committee shall be forwarded at least eight days before its meeting, in accordance with the conditions laid down in article L. 3121-1…

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