CHAPTER IV : Powers

I. – The local authority exercises the powers devolved by the laws and regulations in force to the départements and regions, with the exception of those relating to: 1° The construction and general and technical maintenance as well as the operation of collèges and lycées, the reception, catering and accommodation in these establishments, the recruitment and management of technical and service workers carrying out these duties in collèges and lycées…

With regard to the registration of commercial ships, the local authority shall exercise the responsibilities and powers assigned to the State.

The State exercises its rights of sovereignty and ownership over its public and private land, sea and air domains. Subject to France’s international commitments and the provisions adopted for their application, the State concedes to the territorial collectivity, under the conditions laid down by a schedule of conditions approved by decree in the Council of State taken after the opinion of the territorial council, the exercise of competences in the…

Within the framework of the legislative provisions relating to the postal service, the specific conditions under which this service is provided in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon shall be specified and, where appropriate, adapted by an agreement between the State and the local authority. .

Under the conditions defined by the regulations enacted by the local authority, subject to the transfer of the resources required to exercise these powers, the communes may intervene in town planning matters. The President of the Territorial Council may, by decree issued at the request or with the agreement of the municipal council, grant competence to the mayor, acting on behalf of the municipality, either for the investigation and issue…

The local authority shall institute taxes or levies specific to the communes, including on services rendered. The rates of these taxes and levies and the procedures for their collection shall be decided by resolution of the municipal council in compliance with the regulations instituted by the local authority. The communes may, in addition, institute charges for services rendered.