Minister of the Overseas Territories | |
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Ministre des Outre-mer | |
Ministry of the Overseas | |
Member of | Government Council of Ministers |
Reports to | President of the Republic Prime Minister |
Seat | Hôtel de Montmorin Paris 7e, France |
Nominator | Prime Minister |
Appointer | President of the Republic |
Term length | No fixed term |
Formation | 20 March 1894 |
First holder | Ernest Boulanger |
Salary | €10,135 per month |
Website | Outre-Mer.gouv.fr |
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