The National Public Health Agency may exercise all or part of its powers in New Caledonia or French Polynesia, subject to the conclusion of an agreement to this effect with the local authority concerned and in compliance with its financial equilibrium.
When it receives a request from the Congress or the Provincial Assemblies of New Caledonia, it provides assistance in the exercise of their powers in accordance with the procedures laid down in article 203 of the Organic Law no. 99-209 of 19 March 1999 relating to New Caledonia.