TITLE XII. THE MEDIATOR OF THE REPUBLIC
CHAPTER I. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MEDIATOR OF THE REPUBLIC
Article 165
A mediation body is hereby established, called “The Mediator of the Republic”, Administrative authority with a public service mission. The Mediator of the Republic does not accept instructions from any authority.
The Mediator of the Republic is the gracious intercessor between the Administration and the constituents.
CHAPTER II. THE STATUS OF THE MEDIATOR OF THE REPUBLIC
Article 166
The Mediator of the Republic is appointed by the President of the Republic for a non-renewable six-year term upon the recommendation of the President of the National Assembly and the President of the Senate.
In the event of death, resignation or absolute incapacity established by the Constitutional Council, referred to by the President of the Republic, he is replaced within a period of eight days.
Article 167
The official duties of the Mediator of the Republic are incompatible with the exercise of any political function, any other public office and any professional activity.
Article 168
The Mediator of the Republic may not be prosecuted, searched for, arrested, detained or tried in connection with opinions or acts performed by him in the exercise of his official duties.
CHAPTER III. THE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE MEDIATOR OF THE REPUBLIC
Article 169
The responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Mediator of the Republic are determined by an organic law.
