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Article D6431-24 of the French Public Health Code

The appointment to the agency committee of the representatives of the categories of staff is the subject of an agreement between the representative trade union organisations concerned. In the event that such agreement cannot be reached, the head of the labour inspection department, on receipt of a referral from the trade unions concerned or from the agency director, shall make the appointment. The decision of the head of the labour…

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Article D6431-25 of the French Public Health Code

The Chairman of the Committee does not vote. He may, in his capacity as Director of the Agency, be assisted by one or more members of his staff, who may not vote. When the agenda includes issues relating to health, safety and working conditions, the Agency’s doctor responsible for occupational medicine attends the meeting in an advisory capacity. The Committee elects a secretary from among its members.

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Article D6431-28 of the French Public Health Code

The Agency Committee issues opinions or wishes by a majority of the votes cast. If a vote is taken, it shall be by a show of hands, unless a secret ballot is requested. In the event of a tied vote, the opinion is deemed to have been given or the proposal to have been made.

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Article D6431-29 of the French Public Health Code

The Medical Committee and the Agency Committee meet at least once every three months. Each body draws up its own rules of procedure. Except in cases of urgency, the agenda is sent at least fifteen days in advance to the members of the commission and the committee as well as to the persons who sit on them in an advisory capacity. Opinions issued by these bodies are valid when more…

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Article D6431-30 of the French Public Health Code

The chairmen of the Medical Commission and the Agency Committee may, on their own initiative or that of the full members of these bodies, ask to hear experts on a point on the agenda. Experts do not have the right to vote. They may only attend the part of the debates relating to the questions for which they are present, without being able to take part in the vote.

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Article D6431-31 of the French Public Health Code

The opinions and wishes of the Medical Committee and the Agency Committee are brought to the attention of the Board of Directors at its next meeting. The opinions and wishes of the Medical Commission and the Agency Committee are brought to the attention of the Board of Directors at its next meeting. However, in the case of matters referred to in article D. 6431-21, the opinions issued by the medical…

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Article D6431-33 of the French Public Health Code

The members of the Commission and the Committee shall be given every facility to carry out their duties. Documents required for the performance of their duties shall be sent to them at their request. Documents relating to items on the agenda for a meeting shall be sent to them at the latest at the same time as the agenda.

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