In Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin, the territorial council for the environment and health and technological risks is chaired by the State representative.
The council comprises:
1° Three representatives of State departments ;
2° Two representatives of the Territorial Council, appointed by the latter;
3° Six people distributed as follows:
a) Two representatives of approved consumer, fishing and environmental protection associations;
b) Two members of professions working in the council’s areas of competence;
c) Two experts in the same fields;
4° Two qualified persons, including at least one doctor.
The State representative appoints the members mentioned in 1°, 3° and 4°. He may appoint alternates to the members appointed under 4° under the same conditions as the full members.