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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Organisation

Article L2512-4

For the dissolution of the Paris Council, the provisions of articles L. 3121-5and L. 3121-6 relating to the dissolution of the departmental council . This dissolution automatically entails the dissolu…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Organisation

Article L2512-7

The Prefect of Police is responsible, in the area of his jurisdiction, for the execution of the deliberations of the Paris Council and, where applicable, the arrondissement councils. The Prefect of Po…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Organisation

Article L2512-3

The Paris Council has 163 members.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Organisation

Article L2511-2

…regulated by the Paris council and those of the communes of Marseille and Lyon by a municipal council. The affairs of these three territorial collectivities are regulated by arrondissement councils fo…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Policy

Article L2542-3

The mayor's own duties are to ensure that the inhabitants enjoy the benefits of good policing, in particular cleanliness, salubrity, safety and tranquillity in the streets, places and public buildings…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Policy

Article L2542-5

The most suitable method for transporting the bodies is regulated by the mayor depending on the locality.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Policy

Article L2542-8

…g local precautions on objects entrusted to his vigilance and authority by 1°, 3° and 4° of Article L. 2212-2, by the second, third and fourth paragraphs of article L. 2542-4 and by article L. 2542-5…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Operation.

Article L2541-5

In municipalities with a population of 3,500 or more, the municipal council draws up its rules of procedure within six months of taking office. The rules of procedure previously adopted continue to ap…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Operation.

Article L2541-8

With a view to preparatory discussion of certain matters within its remit and preparation of its decisions, the Town Council may elect special committees. The mayor chairs them. He may delegate a depu…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Operation.

Article L2541-2

…g the reasons and purpose of the convening and signed by one third of the members of the town council. The notice of meeting indicates the items on the agenda; it is given at least three days before t…

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