Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities

CSA (Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel)

Foundation, status, juridical basis
The Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel is the French independent administrative authority in charge of radio and television regulation. It was created by the Law of 17 January 1989 to guarantee broadcasting freedom in the conditions laid down by the modified Freedom of Communication Act of September 30th, 1986.
 
Nine members, appointed pursuant to a presidential decree for six-year terms, compose the Board. Three of these members including the President are nominated by the President of the French Republic, three others by the President of the Senate, and the final three by the President of the National Assembly.

Three of the mandates are renewed every two years and the office of board member cannot be held at the same time as any other elected office, any position in the civil service or any other professional activity. The mandates cannot be revoked or extended.

Around 280 people work for the Conseil. The services are organized in 8 main divisions.
The Directorate for administrative and financial Affairs, the Directorate for broadcasting operators, the Directorate for programmes, the Directorate for technologies, the Directorate for legal affairs, the Directorate for studies and research, the Directorate for European and International affairs, and the information and documentation service.

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