SECTOR 3 The broadcasting law, to be tabled in parliament, applies only to the private sector. It proposes a unique law for radio and television, in which a distinction is made between radio broadcasting sound services and commercial television, and radio broadcasting sound services and associative television. A competitive attribution of frequencies is provided for. 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: 3.2 (2008 = 1.7 ; 2006 = 4.2) 3.2 Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body adequately protected by law against interference whose board is appointed - in an open way - involving civil society and not dominated by any particular political party. No broadcasting regulatory body exists as such. Article 7 of the Constitution poses a problem in this regard and thus should be amended. It reads: “The freedom of press is recognised and guaranteed. It is exercised in the conditions fixed by law. Equal access for all to State Media is ensured by an independent body of which status is fixed by a legal body.” This provision is implemented in three legislative regulations: • Law N°00-046 of July 7, 2000, governing press management and libel acts; • Law N°92-038 of December 24, 1992, governing the creation of Supreme Communication Council (SCC); and • Law N°93-001 of January 6, 1993, governing the legal body related to the creation of a Committee for Equal Access to State Media (CEASM). In Mali, there are two regulatory bodies: • The National Committee for Equal Access to State Media aims to ensure the balance and diversity of information. It is truly operational only during elections period. It comprises seven members nominated by the President AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MALI 2010 107