Section 1: Provisions relating to the regional cooperation fund for French Guiana

The regional cooperation fund established by article L. 7153-7 contributes to the integration of French Guyana into its geographical environment. It contributes to economic, social and cultural cooperation initiatives with other countries in the region. The representative of the State in French Guyana is the secondary authorising officer.

The committee set up by the second paragraph of article L. 7153-7 is called the Regional Cooperation Fund Management Committee. It is chaired by the representative of the State in French Guiana and also comprises: 1° A representative of the State appointed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and two representatives appointed by the Minister for Overseas France; 2° Four councillors to the Assembly of French Guiana, appointed by the…

The committee meets at least twice a year, convened by its chairman, who sets the agenda. The committee’s secretariat is provided by the services of the State representative in French Guyana.

The list of operations financed by the regional cooperation fund and the rate of subsidy applicable to each shall be determined after consultation with the heads of diplomatic posts in the States concerned. The decisions of the committee shall be adopted by majority vote. In the event of a tied vote, the Chairman shall have the casting vote. >.

The committee draws up an annual report for the Prime Minister on the assessment, evaluation and monitoring of operations subsidised by the regional cooperation fund.