Within a period of ten weeks prior to the examination of the budget, a debate is held within the Assembly of Martinique on the budget guidelines for the financial year and on the multiannual commitments envisaged.
This debate also covers the progress of the measures provided for by the convergence plan covering the territory of the collectivity.
The draft budget of the collectivity is prepared and presented by the President of the Executive Council of Martinique, who is required to communicate it to the members of the Assembly of Martinique, together with the corresponding reports, at least twelve days before the opening of the first meeting devoted to the examination of the said budget.
The initial budget, supplementary budget and amending decisions are voted by the Assembly of Martinique.