Definition : Decision-making body

Entity  endowed with decision power in a co-ownership. The meeting of the co-owners  and the board of directors constitute the two decision-making bodies of a syndicate of co-owners. Their respective powers and duties are specified in the constituting act of the co-ownership.

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