Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Commissioner | Albert Dupuy | 25 October 2007 | |
| President of the Government | Harold Martin | AE | 11 March 2011 |
The high commissioner is appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior. The president of the government is elected by the members of the Territorial Congress.
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