Civil & Administrative

#2004-193Law No. 2004-193 of February 27, 2004 Completing the Autonomy Status of French Polynesia

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🇬🇧 English

This law modifies and completes the existing legal framework governing the autonomy of French Polynesia. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the high commissioner of the Republic in maintaining public order, coordinating security measures, supporting local governance, and managing state funding to the territory. Additionally, the law addresses modifications on local governments, municipalities, and the financial contributions from the state to the local entities.

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Key Changes

  • Establishment of funding mechanisms from the state to local entities
  • Clarification of the powers of the high commissioner in security and public order
  • Modification of local governance structure and municipal boundaries

Obligations

What this law requires

high

The High Commissioner must ensure public order and respect for public freedoms and individual and collective rights in French Polynesia

High Commissioner of the Republic
operational
high

The High Commissioner must exercise control over organisms or persons (public or private) benefiting from State subsidies or contributions, in conditions provided by current legislation or regulations

High Commissioner of the Republic
operational
high

The High Commissioner must report to the Minister responsible for overseas territories when proclaiming a state of emergency and inform the President of French Polynesia

High Commissioner of the Republic
reporting
medium

Mayors must transmit to the High Commissioner, upon request, information necessary for the exercise of the High Commissioner's attributions

Mayors of French Polynesia municipalities
disclosure
high

A convention between the State and the Government of French Polynesia must be concluded determining the modalities by which the High Commissioner requests assistance from tax, customs, economic affairs, labor inspection, and maritime/river police services in combating undeclared profitable activities

High Commissioner of the Republic and Government of French Polynesia
operational

Affected Parties

High Commissioner of the RepublicLocal governments and municipalities in French Polynesia

Tags

autonomy,governance,French Polynesia