I.-A territorial council of the order of masseur-physiotherapists is constituted in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon when the number of masseur-physiotherapists practising there is at least equal to twice the minimum number provided for the departmental councils of the order of masseur-physiotherapists.
Until such time, registration is decided by the representative of the State in the local authority.
II – The procedures for electing and running the territorial council of the Ordre des masseurs-kinésithérapeutes in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, its powers and responsibilities are identical to those of the departmental councils in mainland France. At the time of the first elections or in the event of new elections, lots will be drawn to determine which of the two members of the territorial council will have their term of office expire within three or six years respectively.