disciplinary ruling, before an Appeals Commission emanating from the Supreme Council of the Magistracy. Concerning the disciplinary punishment applicable by the Disciplinary Council, it should be noted that Article 52 (new) removed the punishment of degradation from this array of sanctions and reduced the period of suspension from work from three years to nine months. 74. The jurisdiction relating to work had been modified so as to allow the more rapid, effective settlement of disputes which are liable to arise between the worker and the Company, within a work contract, considering the importance of settling these disputes and their impact on social peace and on the success of the development effort. In this context, the procedures for submission of appeals to the Council of the elected industrial tribunal had been lightened in order to facilitate the exercise of the right of appeal before these Councils. Thus, the Councils of the elected industrial tribunals had been re-organized and new Councils had been created in the head office of each Magistrates’ Court. 75. Moreover, the jurisdiction in the area of employment had been amended by the law n° 94-28 of 21st February 1994, establishing the system of compensation for damages resulting from accidents at work and illness acquired in the workplace. Furthermore, the local Judge’s role of arbitrator had been strengthened under the terms of the law n° 94-59 of 23rd May 1994 amending and completing certain Articles of the Civil and Commercial Procedure Code. Under the terms of this law, the local Judge who could rule in the first instance for up to 3,000 Dinars only in lawsuits for payments on personal effects or property had his competence broadened to include lawsuits for payments amounting to 7,000 Dinars. This amendment reflects the will of the legislator to bring justice to the people considering that the local courts are established in all the districts (SubPrefectures). 76. Moreover, the new law compels the Magistrate to make attempts at reconciliation between the two parties before making a ruling. In this way, the local Judge has a social and humanitarian role which allows him to contribute effectively to the establishment of social peace and to the sanctioning of a spirit of tolerance and harmony between the triables through judicial reconciliation. b) The Administrative Tribunal 77. Law n° 72-40 of the 1st June 1972 relative to the Administrative Tribunal stipulates, in its Article 3, that this body is competent to rule on proceedings for annulment against the actions of the administrative authorities. Article 5 of this same law stipulates that these appeals are aimed at guaranteeing, in conformity with the laws, the regulations in force and with the general principles of law, the respect for the law by the executive authorities. Besides, the civil responsibility of the State can be commited, even where it acts as a public authority, if its representatives, officials or servants have caused material or moral damage to another. The injured party can demand compensation from the State for the damage caused him (Article 84 of the Obligations and Contracts Code), this notwithstanding the direct responsibility of these officials towards the injured parties. 22