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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Councils for culture, education and the environment (R).

Article R4432-7

The council for culture, education and the environment of the Réunion region comprises thirty-one members including: 1° Ten representatives of bodies involved in cultural life in the region; 2° Ten re…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Rules governing the devolution of surnames and customary names

Article 311-22

The provisions of article 311-21 shall apply to a child who becomes French pursuant to the provisions of article 22-1, under the conditions laid down by a decree issued by the Conseil d'Etat.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Centre d'action sociale de la ville de Paris (R).

Article R2512-4

The City of Paris social action centre is subject to the provisions of article 28 of decree no. 69-83 of 27 January 1969 on public administration regulations relating to the organisation and remit of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special conditions for the "rehabilitation" option

Article D6124-209

When the care is provided under an agreement with a structure authorised to carry out medical and rehabilitation care pursuant to I of Article R. 6123-144, this agreement provides in particular for: 1…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: National Commission for Decentralised Cooperation (R)

Article R1115-9

I.-The representatives of local and regional authorities are appointed for a renewable term of three years by order of the Prime Minister. They may not serve beyond their elected term of office. They…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: National Commission for Decentralised Cooperation (R)

Article R1115-8

The National Commission for Decentralised Cooperation provided for in Article L. 1115-6 is chaired by the Prime Minister or, in his absence, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.It meets at least twice…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
B. Commission instituted by article R. 2573-55.

Article R2573-56

The commission mentioned in article R. 2573-55 is composed of five mayors and two presidents of groups of communes. The High Commissioner or his deputy attends the work of the commission.The commissio…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
B. Commission instituted by article R. 2573-55.

Article R2573-57

The mayors and presidents of groupings sitting on the commission provided for in article R. 2573-55 are elected by proportional representation with the highest remainder, by the college of mayors and…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Control of legality of contracts (R)

Article R4142-2

The provisions of articles R. 2131-5 to R. 2131-7 are applicable to public contracts awarded by regions and their public establishments.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special conditions for the "multi-purpose" option

Article D6124-177-8

The coordinating doctor has proven training or experience in rehabilitation.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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