Saint Martin - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Saint Martin, it was explorer Christopher COLUMBUS named the island after Saint MARTIN of Tours during a visit on 11 November 1493, the saint's feast day. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy (Territorial Council); overseas collectivity of France type and the different Administrative divisions includes:
National symbols

Brown pelican.

The flag
The National flag of Saint Martin has .
The National Anthem
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Lyric/music
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Date of Independence none (overseas collectivity of France)
National holiday Fête de la Fédération, 14 July (1790)
Legal system French civil law
International law organization participation
Constitution
History 4 October 1958 (French Constitution)
Amendment process Amendment procedures of France's constitution apply
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by Prefect Cyrille LE VELY (since 10 February 2025)
Head of government President of Territorial Council Louis MUSSINGTON (since 3 April 2022)
Cabinet Executive Council, as well as an advisory economic, social, and cultural council
Election/appointment process French president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prefect appointed by French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council elected by its members for a 5-year term
Most recent election date 3 April 2022
Election results
2022: Louis MUSSINGTON (RSM) elected president; Territorial Council vote - unanimous

2017: Daniel Gibbs (UD) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 18 of 23 votes
Expected date of next election 2027
Legislative branch
Legislature name Territorial Council
Legislative structure Unicameral
Number of seats 23 (directly elected)
Electoral system Plurality/majority
Scope of elections Full renewal
Term in office 5 years
Most recent election date 3/27/2022
Parties elected and seats per party RSM and Alternative (16); UD (5); HOPE, Saint Martin with You, and Future Saint Martin (2)
Percentage of women in chamber 43.5%
Expected date of next election March 2027
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (overseas collectivity of France)
Key Political parties and their leaders in Saint Martin
    • International organization participation
  • ACS (associate)
  • UPU
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