#2008-919Decree No. 2008-919 regarding the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
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This decree establishes the role and responsibilities of the senior administrator in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. It outlines duties such as implementing government policy, managing public order, and representing the state in these territories. The decree also creates a consultative council to assist in governance, dictates the administrative divisions within the territory, and specifies tax and budgetary rules.
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Key Changes
- The senior administrator is designated as the representative of the government in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.
- A consultative council is established to aid in administrative decisions.
- The authority is granted to manage public order and implement non-military defense measures.
Obligations
What this law requires
The senior administrator must implement government policy in the territory under the authority of the minister responsible for overseas affairs and receive instructions through this minister
The senior administrator must ensure execution of laws, international commitments, regulations, and government decisions in the territory
The senior administrator must exercise administrative control over all public or private organizations or persons receiving state subsidies or contributions
The senior administrator must be responsible for public order, security, and protection of persons in the territory
The senior administrator must prepare a strategic action plan for the state in the territory