Saint Barthélemy - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Saint Barthélemy, it was explorer Christopher COLUMBUS named the island in honor of his brother Bartolomeo's namesake saint in 1493. 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

Pelican.

The flag
The National flag of Saint Barthélemy has the flag of France is used.
The National Anthem
Title "L'Hymne a St. Barthelemy" (Hymn to St. Barthelemy)
Lyric/music Isabelle Massart DERAVIN/Michael VALENTI
More about the government of Saint Barthélemy
Date of Independence none (overseas collectivity of France)
National holiday Fête de la Fédération, 14 July (1790); note - local holiday is St. Barthelemy Day, 24 August (1572)
Legal system French civil law
International law organization participation
Constitution
History 4 October 1958 (French Constitution)
Amendments 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 15 January 2025)
Head of government President of Territorial Council Xavier LEDEE (since 3 April 2022)
Cabinet Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
Elections/appointments 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 the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term; election last held on 27 March 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
Election results
2022: Xavier LEDEE (Saint Barth United) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 13 votes for, 6 blank votes

2017: Bruno MAGRAS (Saint Barth First!) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 14 out of 19 votes
Legislative branch
Legislature name Territorial Council
Legislative structure Unicameral
Number of seats 19 (directly elected)
Electoral system Mixed
Scope of elections Full renewal
Term in office 5 years
Most recent election date 3/27/2022
Parties elected and seats per party Saint Barth Action-Équilibre and Unis pour Saint Barthelemy (13); SBA (6)
Expected date of next election 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 Barthélemy
    • International organization participation
  • ACS (associate)
  • UPU
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