In the areas of competence of the collectivity, the Territorial Council of Saint-Barthélemy may, by deliberation, request the authorities of the Republic to authorise its President to negotiate, in compliance with France’s international commitments, agreements with one or more States, territories or regional bodies mentioned in Article LO 6251-14.
When such authorisation is granted, the authorities of the Republic shall, at their request, be represented at the negotiations.
At the end of the negotiations, the draft agreement is submitted to the Territorial Council for its opinion. The authorities of the Republic may then, subject to compliance with the Republic’s international commitments, empower the President of the Territorial Council to sign the agreement.