Article L72-101-6 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
I. – If the Assembly of Martinique so decides, the allocations for capital expenditure include programme authorisations and payment appropriations. Programme authorisations constitute the upper limit of expenditure that may be committed for the execution of investments. They remain valid for an unlimited period until they are cancelled. They may be revised. Payment appropriations constitute the upper limit of expenditure that may be authorised or paid during the year to…