Article D6344-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
I. – The joint consultation committee referred to in Article LO 6345-3 comprises, in addition to the State representative and the President of the Territorial Council, eight members: 1° Four members appointed by the Minister responsible for Overseas Territories; 2° Four members appointed by the Executive Council. II. – The commission is chaired alternately for one year by the representative of the State and the representative of the territorial council….