The departmental councils of the overseas departments may submit proposals to amend the legislative or regulatory provisions in force, as well as any legislative or regulatory proposals concerning the economic, social and cultural development of these departments. These proposals may relate to the differentiation, referred to in Article L. 1111-3-1, of the rules relating to the allocation and exercise of powers applicable to these departments, in order to take account of differences in situations.
The proposals adopted by the departmental councils in application of the first paragraph of this article are forwarded by the departmental council presidents to the Prime Minister, to the State representative in the departments concerned and, when they relate to legislative provisions, to the presidents of the National Assembly and the Senate.
The Prime Minister acknowledges receipt of the proposals forwarded to him. An annual report will indicate the action taken on these proposals. This report is made public.
They may also make any comments or suggestions to the Prime Minister concerning the operation of the State’s public services in the department.