SECTOR 3 3.2 Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body that is adequately protected by law against interference and whose board is not dominated by any particular political party and is appointed – in an open way - involving civil society and not dominated by any particular political party. Cameroon has no broadcast regulatory body. In the absence of such a body, the National Communication Council (NCC) is often considered the sector regulator, and habitually receives complaints from the public. Even though the majority of NCC members are journalists, the board is not considered independent because its members are appointed by the head of state, and usually without broad consultation. The organ also lacks financial independence and its members do not enjoy security of tenure. The renewal of its mandate is at the discretion of the head of state. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 2.0 (2008=n/a; 2011=1.2) 3.3 The body, which regulates broadcasting services and licences, does so in the public interest and ensures fairness and a diversity of views broadly representing society at large. In September 2014, the National Communication Council produced a document outlining the procedures and steps for receiving and treating media complaints through the Council. The document was developed amid criticisms that the Council was arbitrarily suspending news organs and sanctioning journalists without due process. The document sought to render the process more open. 114 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER CAMEROON 2014