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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: The Chairman

Article D6322-2

The official badge of the President of the Territorial Council in the national colours conforms to the model below: On a background of blue, white and red enamel bearing "President of the Territorial…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Guarantees and indemnities granted to Board members

Article D7226-29

The duration of the credit for hours provided for in article L. 7226-9 is equal for one quarter: 1° To seventy hours for the chairman and vice-chairmen of the Martinique Economic, Social, Environmenta…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Responsibilities

Article D8121-2

Any member of staff involved in labour inspection activities may refer to the National Labour Inspection Council any action taken by an administrative authority that may directly and personally affect…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D6124-273

The holder of the authorisation for the surgical care activity provides the operational directory of resources mentioned in 1° of article D. 6124-25 with updated information relating to its available…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Directorate-General for Healthcare Provision.

Article D1421-2

The Directorate General for Healthcare Supply is involved in drawing up and implementing the healthcare policy defined in article L. 1411-1. It is responsible for developing, steering and evaluating h…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Board of Directors.

Article D6431-2

Members of the Council who are not ex officio members are appointed under the following conditions: 1° Representatives of the territorial assembly and traditional chiefs are appointed under conditions…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VII: Provisions relating to local authority accountants

Article D1617-25

The provisions of articles R. 283 A-1 to R. 283 D-1 of the Book of Tax Procedures shall apply under the same conditions to claims recovered in accordance with the procedures set out in Article L. 1617…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 10: Compulsory release

Article D147-24

Release under constraint as of right is applicable even when proceedings are pending before the sentence enforcement courts. On the other hand, it does not apply to persons undergoing sentence adjustm…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Constitution and organisation of the medical reserve

Article D3132-2

I.-A contract of employment is signed, for a maximum of three years, renewable, between the reservist and the Director General of the National Public Health Agency, acting on behalf of the State. It i…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Preventing obesity and overweight

Article D3232-2

The initiators of the information campaigns defined in article D. 3232-1 send the Agence nationale de santé publique a file presenting their content under conditions set by order of the Minister for H…

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