#2004-192Autonomy Status of French Polynesia
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This law outlines the autonomous status of French Polynesia, allowing it to govern itself freely and democratically while remaining a part of France. It specifies the division of responsibilities between French Polynesian authorities and the French State, granting French Polynesia the ability to negotiate agreements and create local jobs policies. Meanwhile, the French State retains control over matters like defense, justice, and national security.
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Key Changes
- French Polynesia can govern itself autonomously.
- The French State oversees defense and national security.
- French Polynesia can create local employment policies.
Obligations
What this law requires
The High Commissioner of the Republic must ensure respect for national laws, international commitments, public order, and administrative control in French Polynesia
The Assembly of French Polynesia must be consulted on legislative and regulatory projects that introduce, modify, or suppress provisions particular to French Polynesia within one month (or 15 days in case of urgency)
The Government of French Polynesia must be consulted on regulatory decrees introducing, modifying, or suppressing provisions particular to French Polynesia within one month (or 15 days in case of urgency)
The Government of French Polynesia must be consulted prior to ratification or approval of treaties or agreements affecting domains within French Polynesia's competence, with one month response time (or 15 days in case of urgency)
All legislative, regulatory, and international engagement acts applicable to French Polynesia must be published in the Journal officiel de la Polynésie française for information purposes