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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VI : Implementing provisions

Article L4426-1

Decrees in the Council of State shall, where necessary, lay down the detailed rules for the application of this Title.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: The regional housing council.

Article L4432-12

In the regions of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Réunion, a regional housing council is established, at least half of which is made up of regional councillors. Its composition, operating procedures and power…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VIII : Implementing provisions

Article L4438-1

Detailed rules for the application of this title shall be laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENTS FOR INTERCOMMUNAL COOPERATION

Article L5210-1

Progress in inter-municipal cooperation is based on the free will of communes to draw up joint development projects within areas of solidarity.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VI: Provisions specific to French Guiana

Article L4436-1

A Consultative Council of Amerindian and Bushinenge Populations is hereby established in French Guiana.The Council is composed of representatives of the Amerindian and Bushinenge populations.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Inter-company savings plan.

Article L3333-1

Subject to the specific provisions of this chapter, the provisions relating to the company savings plan are applicable to the inter-company savings plan.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Implementing provisions

Article L3334-16

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the terms and conditions for the application of this chapter.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Transfers

Article L3335-1

In the event of a change in the legal status of a company which has set up a company savings plan, in particular by merger, sale, takeover or demerger, and where this makes it impossible to continue t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General obligation to provide information and training.

Article L4141-1

The employer shall organise and provide information to workers on health and safety risks and the measures taken to remedy them.He shall also organise and provide information for workers on the risks…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conditions for exercising warning and withdrawal rights.

Article L4132-1

The right of withdrawal is exercised in such a way that it cannot create a new situation of serious and imminent danger for others.

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