Section 3: Operation

The representative of the State in the territorial collectivity is responsible for national interests, compliance with the law and, under the conditions laid down by this code, administrative control. Under the conditions laid down by this code, he shall ensure that the authorities of the territorial collectivity of Martinique exercise their powers regularly.

The representative of the State in the territorial collectivity alone is authorised to speak on behalf of the State before the Assembly of Martinique. By agreement of the President of the Assembly of Martinique and the representative of the State in the territorial collectivity, the latter is heard by the Assembly of Martinique. In addition, at the request of the Prime Minister, the representative of the State in the territorial…

At his request, the president of the assembly of Martinique shall receive from the representative of the State in the territorial collectivity the information necessary for the exercise of his attributions. At his request, the representative of the State in the territorial collectivity shall receive from the president of the assembly of Martinique the information necessary for the exercise of his attributions.

Each year, the State representative in the territorial collectivity informs the Assembly of Martinique, through a special report, of the activity of the State services in the collectivity. This special report may give rise to a debate in the presence of the State representative and the President of the Executive Council. .