The health agency is headed by a director appointed by order of the ministers responsible for overseas France and health.
The Director represents the Agency in legal proceedings and in all civil acts. He prepares the work of the Board of Directors. He is responsible for carrying out the decisions of the Board and implementing the policy defined by the Board and approved by the supervisory authorities.
It is responsible for regulating the affairs of the agency other than those listed in article L. 6431-6. It is responsible for the management and general conduct of the agency and keeps the Board of Directors informed. To this end, he exercises his authority over all staff in compliance with the ethical and professional rules applicable to the health professions, their responsibilities in the administration of care and the professional independence of practitioners in the practice of their art.
The Director, as authorising officer for expenditure and revenue, may transfer appropriations between accounts within the same functional group during the financial year. He shall inform the Accounting Officer and the Board of Directors without delay.
He may delegate his signature.