I.-A territorial council of the order of nurses is constituted in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon when the number of nurses practising there is at least equal to twice the minimum number provided for the departmental councils of the order of nurses. Until such time, the powers of the territorial council are exercised by the representative of the State in the community.
II – The procedures for electing and running the territorial council of the Order of Nurses of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, its powers and responsibilities are identical to those of the departmental councils of the Order of Nurses. At the time of the first elections or in the event of new elections, lots are drawn to determine which two members of the territorial council are to serve for a period of three or six years respectively.