CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE television services in order to exercise their right of reply and the right to respond to the political statements of the Government. 3. Trade unions, professional organisations and organisations representing social and economic activities shall also be guaranteed broadcasting rights, according to criteria prescribed by law. 4. During election periods, contestants shall have the right to regular and equitable broadcasting time on public radio and television stations of national or local range, within the terms of the law. Article 50 Superior Council for the Media 1. The Superior Council for the Media shall guarantee the right to information, to freedom of the press and to independence of the media, as well as the exercise of broadcasting rights and the right of reply. 2. The Superior Council for the Media shall be an independent body composed of eleven members appointed as follows: a) two members appointed by the President of the Republic, of whom one shall be the President; b) five members elected by the Assembly of the Republic, according to the degree of parliamentary representation; c) three representatives of professional organisations; journalists, elected by their respective d) one representative of journalist businesses or institutions. 3. The Superior Council for the Media shall issue opinions prior to Government decisions on the licensing of private television and radio stations. 4. The Superior Council for the Media shall participate in the appointment and discharge of directors-general of public sector media organisations, in the terms of the law. 5. The law shall regulate the organisation, functioning and other powers of the Superior Council for the Media. Translation by MOZLEGAL – Mozambique's Legal Resource Portal www.mozlegal.com [email protected] Tel: +258 1 496900 – Fax: +258 1 496802 Directors: José Caldeira - [email protected] & Adrian Frey - [email protected] MOZLEGAL is a Project of José Caldeira & Associados - Attorneys & Consultants 15