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Addressing the 2026 draft Initial Budget of the Collectivity of Saint-Martin, the CESC notes first of all that the budget report presented by the Collectivity highlights the particularly constrained local and national context, which weigh directly on the preparation of the 2026 financial year.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin takes note of the will of the Collectivity to implement, as of the 2026 initial budget, the multi-annual management of capital expenditure by means of program authorizations and payment credits (AP/CP).

The opening of a receivership procedure with respect to SEM Air Antilles requires the Collectivity, in application of the CGCT (General Code of Local Authorities) and the principle of caution, to assess the risk of depreciation affecting all the assets it holds in this company

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin has received the report relating to the authorization of the signing of a credit agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), aimed at the partial pre-financing of the State subsidy under the Convergence and Transformation Contract (CCT 2024-2027), for the reconstruction of College 600 in Quartier d'Orléans.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin has received the report relating to the authorization of the signing of a credit agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), aimed at the partial pre-financing of the State subsidy under the Convergence and Transformation Contract (CCT 2024-2027), for the reconstruction of College 600 in Quartier d'Orléans.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin has received the report relating to the authorization of the signing of a credit agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), as part of the partial pre-financing of the State grant under the Convergence and Transformation Contract (CCT 2024-2027), for the development work of the Savannah - RN7.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin has received the report relating to the authorization of the signing of a credit agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), relating to the partial pre-financing of the State subsidy under the Convergence and Transformation Contract (CCT), for the rehabilitation of the Concordia Media Library (CCT), for the rehabilitation of the Concordia Media Library including a cyclone shelter.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin has received the report relating to the authorization of the signing of a credit agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), relating to the partial pre-financing of the State grant under the Green Fund, for the bio-environmental upgrade of the Saint-Martin fire station.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin has received the report relating to the authorization of the signing of a credit agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), relating to the partial pre-financing of the State grant under the Green Fund, as part of the program to green schools in the territory.

As part of the work undertaken by the Collectivity of Saint-Martin in terms of tax reform, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin takes note of several transitional measures aimed at supporting taxpayers and securing the next income tax reporting campaign.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin has received report No. 11 relating to the adoption of a territorial project for the development, promotion and animation of the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) ecosystem and to the approval of a multi-year agreement of objectives between the Collectivity of Saint-Martin and ESS France Overseas for the period 2026-2028.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin has received the report relating to the approval of a transactional protocol between the Collectivity of Saint-Martin and SEMSAMAR, aimed at definitively closing the public service delegation of the Fort Louis marina, which has come to an end.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin was first consulted on this draft deliberation on the regulation of private transport services. The draft deliberation had been placed on the agenda of the Territorial Council of December 19, 2025, then withdrawn.

The Council first wishes to highlight the strong sensitivity of this subject for the population of Saint-Martin.

Meeting in plenary session on February 9, 2026, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin examined this draft deliberation.

The CESC takes note of the historic and sensitive nature of this file, which is part of a broader land policy issue.

The 2026 Budget Orientation Report presents a classic structure, articulated around the context and main financial orientations.

Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

As part of this draft deliberation, which allows the President of the Territorial Council to commit investment expenditure before the vote on the 2026 primary budget.

Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

The CESC considers that this deliberation represents a significant step forward for better organisation of coastal activities and safety of beachgoers.

The CESC acknowledges the importance of this update, intended to harmonise terminology and clarify the planning rules applicable in Saint-Martin.

Meeting in plenary session on September 24, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

Meeting in plenary session on September 24, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

As part of the consultation of bodies on the Territorial Waste Prevention and Management Plan.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin was consulted for an opinion on the draft deliberation.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council was consulted on the draft deliberation aimed at granting financial support.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council was consulted on the draft deliberation aimed at granting a loan guarantee.

The Collectivity opted for a presentation of its supplementary budget report based primarily on key financial performance indicators.

As part of this draft deliberation, the administrative account and management account for 2024 were examined.

Meeting in plenary session on June 23, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) examined this draft deliberation.

The CESC welcomes the pragmatic and coherent approach of this text, which addresses major challenges for the territory.

Meeting in plenary session on June 23, 2025, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council examined this draft deliberation.

The report to the Territorial Council on the 2024 administrative account recalls, in its introduction, the financial context of the Collectivity.

The management account, drawn up by the public accountant and submitted for approval, traces all financial operations of the Collectivity.

The Collectivity wishes to amend the General Tax Code of Saint-Martin by introducing an environmental dimension to the vehicle registration certificate tax.

In presenting the 2025 budget, the Collectivity chose to produce a report consolidating key financial and economic indicators.

The budget orientations must be considered within a broader economic framework in order to better understand the Collectivity's financial choices.

On behalf of all CESC members, I wish to present our best wishes for the new year.

We have taken note of the elements of the report accompanying this draft deliberation on the recovery of burial plots in common areas.

Upon reading the report accompanying this draft deliberation on the creation and implementation of a concession regime in Saint-Martin cemeteries.

Considering the appropriations opened for the 2024 financial year, reduced by the repayment of loan principal.

As part of this draft deliberation concerning Amending Decision No. 2 - BP 2024, the CESC examined the provisions.

The report supporting this draft deliberation indicates that the Collectivity must define the rules for recording fixed assets and equipment subsidies.

This draft deliberation is set in a generally challenging and quite particular context.

Considering that the Collectivity of Saint-Martin, which has held the competence since 2012, has the ambition to develop a coherent housing policy.

While it is true that the population of Saint-Martin has been declining steadily over the past decade, the housing challenges remain significant.

The land-related challenges faced by our Collectivity for decades, particularly in terms of regularisation, are well known.

Being in a territory, however small it may be, does not prevent having ambitious projects. Indeed, the energy challenge is one of the most pressing issues.

This Territorial Council meeting includes no fewer than three draft deliberations relating to various aspects of plot AN 350.

The situation regarding land in Saint-Martin is long-standing and well known. A territory where land regularisation is a major ongoing challenge.

This draft deliberation relates to the basis, instruction, processing and modalities for pursuing tax collection.

In the face of climate change, various global health crises, environmental degradation and the rise in food insecurity, the CESC examines this tax package.

The Economic, Social and Cultural Council (CESC) represents the organised civil society of Saint-Martin and has a mission to foster participation and dialogue.

Madam President, thanks to the French Overseas territories, which concentrate 97% of France's maritime surfaces, France has significant influence over maritime resources.

Madam President, tourism plays a central role in our economy and it is entirely natural for the CESC to be consulted on this survey.

In its recent opinion on the 'Survey on employment among Saint-Martin accommodation providers', the CESC examined the current economic context.

Mr. President of the Territorial Council, ladies and gentlemen elected members, the CESC examined this report on the territorial tourism master plan.

Mr. President of the Territorial Council, ladies and gentlemen elected members, the CESC issued its opinion on the allocation of the 2023 financial result.

Mr. President of the Territorial Council, ladies and gentlemen elected members, the CESC issued its opinion on the 2024 supplementary budget.

In 2023, the CESC unanimously submitted a self-referral request on this item on the agenda.

As part of this draft public service delegation (PSD) in concession form for the marinas of Fort-Louis and Port-la-Royale.

In its opinion given at the Territorial Council meeting of December 18, 2023, the CESC noted the provisions regarding value-sharing bonuses and tips.

In this context, the CESC was consulted on June 12 by the 1st Vice-President of the Territorial Council for an opinion on the 2023 administrative account.

In 2023, the CESC unanimously submitted a self-referral request on this agenda item.

Deliberation approving the launch of work to draw up a territorial transport scheme and associated legal missions in accordance with public procurement rules.

As part of this draft public service delegation (PSD) in concession form for the marinas in Marigot.

In its opinion given at the Territorial Council meeting of December 18, 2023, the CESC noted the provisions regarding value-sharing bonuses and tips.

As the main consultative partner of the Territorial Council of Saint-Martin, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council issued its opinion on the 2023 administrative account.

This opinion of opportunity on a 'Survey on employment among Saint-Martin accommodation providers' was submitted for examination by the CESC.

Deliberation approving the launch of work to draw up a territorial transport scheme and associated legal missions in accordance with public procurement rules.

Mr. President of the Territorial Council, ladies and gentlemen elected members, the CESC examined this deliberation on the right of pre-emption.

Mr. President, the draft Primary Budget for 2024 presented to us was developed in a complex economic and social context.

Like many other obligations imposed on the executive and elected officials in terms of governance, the budget orientation debate is a key exercise.

This draft deliberation for which the CESC was consulted requires no particular remarks and the CESC delivered a favourable opinion.

This draft deliberation for which the CESC was consulted raised a large number of questions among its members.

La nomenclature M57 datant de 2015 est devenue l'instruction budgétaire et comptable la plus avancée en termes d'exigences comptables.

Monsieur le Président, cela ne nous est pas coutumier mais pour vous livrer les observations ainsi que les propositions du CESC, je commencerai en vous disant que nous nous réjouissons de ce projet de délibération. En effet, nous vous rappelons, ainsi qu'à l'ensemble des membres de cette Assemblée, que nous avions interpelé les services et les élus de la Collectivité sur la nécessité de transposer les normes nationales fiscales (adossées à une exonération de charges sociales), concernant la PPV et les Pourboires, afin d'éviter tout sentiment de discrimination entre travailleurs saisonniers non-résidents et travailleurs résidents saint-martinois.

Les membres du CESC qui ont participé aux débats, décident de prendre acte de cette délibération.

Le CESC a bien noté que l'actualisation du zonage d'assainissement des eaux usées, ainsi que la mise en place et le lancement d'une enquête publique représentent une étape fondamentale pour la Collectivité de Saint-Martin.

Au regard de l'ensemble des éléments chiffrés, des tableaux comparatifs fournis par les services de la Collectivité, au regard des explications et éclairages qui nous ont été apportés par la Direction de la fiscalité de la Collectivité et compte tenu de leurs analyses, les membres du CESC prennent bonne note du caractère inchangé du taux de la taxe foncière qui n'a pas augmenté depuis 2011.

Saint-Martin, faisant partie intégrante de ce chapelet d’îles, il nous semble opportun de prendre connaissance de ces risques pour préserver notre territoire et protéger sa population. Dans les conditions actuelles de ce dérèglement climatique, dans l’attente des conclusions de la COP 28 qui ne dérogeront pas aux précédentes, et pour prendre toute notre part dans cette course contre la montre, une véritable prise de conscience collective s’impose et des actions d’adaptation nécessaires devront être prises et, de toutes évidences, elles bouleverseront très sensiblement nos modes de vie et de consommation. C’est en tout cas l’objectif recherché de ce rapport à l’attention de nos décideurs mais aussi de tous les publics.

Les membres du Conseil Economique et Social ont pris connaissance du rapport succinct émis concernant la nécessité de créer une mission de préfíguration en vue de l'émergence du comité territorial des pêches maritimes et des élevages marins. Ils souhaitent rappeler que des travaux avaient été entrepris, dans le milieu socio économique pour structurer cette filière, et comme rappelé par le rapport, les marins pêcheurs s'étaient regroupés en février 2021.

Les membres du Conseil Economique et Social ont entendu la présentation faite du rapport de BRL ingénierie en collaboration avec les techniciens de la Délégation Attractivité, Economie et Emploi de la Collectivité. Ils ont bien pris note qu'un travail conséquent a été établi en amont de cette stratégie mais relèvent que le document est très général et regrettent son caractère très théorique. Ils regrettent notamment que les structures existantes, et particulièrement la filière nautisme du lvcée Daniella JEFFRY, qui est en place depuis plusieurs années, ne soit pas suffisamment valorisée.

1. Modification du code de l’urbanisme de Saint-Martin, en vue de permettre l’adhésion de la Collectivité à l’établissement public foncier local de Guadeloupe. 2. Délibération portant demande d’adhésion de la Collectivité à l’établissement public foncier local de Guadeloupe.

L’Assemblée plénière du Conseil économique social et culturel a pris connaissance d’un rapport accompagnant le projet de délibération d’une excellente qualité tant sur la forme que sur le fond. C’est donc à l’appui d’informations précises présentant les origines du dispositif, le cadre juridique dans son ensemble, l’expérience saint-martinoise de tentatives d’adaptation, et même les véhicules législatifs potentiels que les membres du CESC ont pu se prononcer. L’approche comparée du niveau de prestations au niveau national et à Saint-Martin est particulièrement instructive.

La société civile représentée a pris acte de la volonté de la Collectivité de mettre à jour la convention en date du 10 mars 2008 passée avec la Direction générale des finances publiques (DGFIP), représentée à Saint-Martin par le Centre des Finances Publiques (CFP). L’assemblée plénière du CESC, le 13 juillet 2023, a conclu globalement que toutes les initiatives tendant à renforcer les liens et les modalités de collaboration entre les services de la Collectivité et le CFP étaient tout à fait louables.

Les résultats dégagés en 2022 permettent d’augmenter le budget de fonctionnement de 36,85 millions d’euros dont près de 21 millions qui seront fléchés pour de nouvelles dépenses réelles. La répartition précise et transparente présentée dans le rapport n’empêche pas le lecteur de constater les montants historiques enregistrés sur les chapitres 11 et 65 qui dépassent ou égalent les budgets dégagés post-Irma.

Civil society representatives clearly understood that this deliberation is only one step in a broader process for the development of agriculture in Saint-Martin.

The report and the draft deliberation presented do not give rise to any particular remarks from the CESC on this point.

Les membres de la société civile représentée ont reçu le projet de la Collectivité tendant au développement, à la promotion et à l'animation de l'écosystème Economie Sociale et Solidaire à Saint-Martin. Ils en comprennent le sens et émettent toutefois quelques réserves.

Les membres du Conseil économique social et culturel de Saint-Martin ont étudié avec intérêt ce compte administratif porté par la nouvelle mandature qui traduit la réalité de l'exécution budgétaire pour sa première année de gestion. Le CESC apporte en introduction deux réserves de méthodes. Alors qu'il se satisfaisait, dans son avis du 27 mars dernier, des échanges avec l'Administration et de la consultation préalable à l'envoi officiel des documents préparatoires pour le Conseil territorial, il semble que ce temps soit révolu puisque qu'aucune réunion de travail officielle avec l'Administration n'a été programmée depuis et que la notification du Président, datée du 5 juin, n'a été réceptionnée par la Présidente du CESC, par mail du 9 juin 2023.