TITLE V: Commercial development.

The National Commission may receive written contributions. The National Commission shall hear any person who submits a written request to the secretariat, justifying the reasons for their hearing, at least five days before the meeting. The following are exempt from giving reasons for their hearing: the author of the appeal to the national commission, the applicant, the member of the departmental commission for commercial development mentioned in the second paragraph…

The National Commission may only deliberate if at least six of its members are present. If this quorum is not reached, a second meeting is convened. The national commission shall meet at least seven days after the date of dispatch of the second meeting notice. The National Commission may only validly deliberate if at least four of its members are present. If this quorum is not reached, the national commission…

An opinion or decision is adopted by a majority of the members present. In the event of a tie, the Chairman shall have the casting vote. The opinion or decision shall state the reasons on which it is based, shall be signed by the Chairman and shall indicate the number of votes in favour and against as well as the number of abstentions. When this opinion or decision is favourable,…

Within one month of the meeting of the national commission or the date of tacit confirmation, the decision or opinion is notified to the applicant, to the applicant, if different from the applicant, to the prefect and, if the project requires planning permission, to the competent planning permission authority. For projects covered by article L. 752-1, within ten days of notification, the decision or notice is published in the Recueil…