Sector 3: Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent; the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster. 3.1 Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body adequately protected against interference, particularly of a political and economic nature. ANALYSIS: The High Council for Broadcasting (Le Haut Conseil de l’audiovisuel (HCA) being envisaged in Framework Law no. 92-039 of 14 September 1992 on audiovisual communication, is an independent authority to co-ordinate and control the broadcasting sector. Its main mission is to guarantee the freedom of audio-visual communication. The High Council has not been put in place yet since it has never been a priority of government. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 1.0 3.2 The appointments procedure for members of the regulatory body is open and transparent and involves civil society. ANALYSIS: Members of the High Council for Broadcasting must not be members of a state institution, hold any elected public mandate, or exercise any activity in the name of a party, organisation or political grouping. Since there are no provisions yet on the modalities of appointing the 11 members of the High Council for an irrevocable mandate of 6 years, renewable only once, no clear ideas exist regarding the nomination procedure. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,1 Average score: 1.0 3.3 The body regulates broadcasting in the public interest and ensures and a diversity of views broadly representing society at large. fairness ANALYSIS: 36