The public establishments of the network of chambers of commerce and industry may settle under the conditions provided for in articles 2044 to 2058 of the Civil Code.
Settlements are concluded by the authority competent to conclude contracts under the terms of the internal regulations referred to in Article R. 711-68. This regulation specifies the cases in which, in particular because of their small amount or the confidentiality of the matters to which they relate, these transactions are authorised by the office of the institution.