SECTOR 3 • of the Republic, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the National Assembly, the president of the Supreme Court, the president of the Constitutional Court, the president of the Regional High Council and the president of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council. This committee is funded by the State. The Supreme Communication Council is a purely consultative body on issues related to the media. It has no power and is more concerned with the private sector than the public sector. From its nine members, three are nominated by the President of the Republic, three by the Speaker of the National Assembly and three by the President of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council. The manner in which members are selected does not guarantee the neutrality of these bodies. In both cases, members are nominated by presidents of State institutions without the involvement of civil society. In line with the current regulation review, new legislation should aim to create a unique body in charge of regulation of the communication sector, namely: • broadcasting; • private and public print publications; • advertisement through print and broadcast media; and • press online. 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: 2.6 (2008 = n/a ; 2006 = n/a) 3.3 The body regulates broadcasting services and licenses in the public interest and ensures fairness and a diversity of views broadly representing society at large. There is no regulatory body strictly directed to broadcasting. However, in the absence of a regulatory body with all necessary powers, Decree N°92.156/P. PM-RM has entrusted the ministers in charge of communication and territorial administration with the task of issuing licences for broadcasting bodies. From this 108 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MALI 2010