authorities and other entities it audits. The Court of Auditors is composed of thirty-one (31)
members appointed for a renewable five-year term; it comprises five (5) Chambers, namely the
Chamber of Budgetary Discipline, the Chamber of Budgetary and Financial Affairs, the
Chamber of Control and Audit, the Legal Chamber and the Advisory Chamber. By establishing
a Court of Auditors in its domestic legal system, Chad is complying with the directives of the
Community of Central African States (CEMAC), of which it is a founding member.
High Court of Justice
58. The High Court of Justice has jurisdiction to hear cases involving high-ranking officials, in
particular the President of the Republic, members of the Government and their accomplices in
cases of high treason. It is composed of 15 members including:
Ten (10) National Assembly Members;
Two (2) members of the Constitutional Council; and
Three (3) members of the Supreme Court.
59. Members of the High Court of Justice are elected by their respective peers. The Chairperson is
elected by the members of the High Court of Justice.
Economic, Social and Cultural Council
60. The Economic, Social and Cultural Council gives advisory opinion on economic, social or
cultural matters brought to its attention by the President of the Republic, the Government or the
National Assembly.
61. It may be consulted on any draft plan or programme of an economic, social or cultural nature. It
may also undertake a study on any economic and social development issue. It submits its
conclusions to the President of the Republic and the Government.
High Council for Communication
62. The High Council for Communication is an independent authority. It is composed of nine (9)
members appointed by the President of the Republic.
63. Members of the High Council for Communication are appointed as follows:
Two (2) public figures selected by the President of the Republic;
Two (2) public figures selected by the Speaker of the National Assembly;
Three (3) experts in audio-visual communication and written press designated by their peers;
One (1) judge appointed by the President of the Supreme Court; and
One (1) public figure from the world of culture, arts and literature designated by his/her peers.
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