When the functioning of the Territorial Council proves impossible, the Government may, on its own initiative or at the request of its President, pronounce its dissolution by a reasoned decree issued in the Council of Ministers.
The dissolution decree sets the date for new elections. The Government shall inform Parliament of this as soon as possible.
If there is an emergency, the Territorial Council may be temporarily suspended by reasoned decree of the Minister responsible for Overseas France. The duration of the suspension may not exceed one month.