Ombudsman
Médiateur de la République du Sénégal
Médiateur de la République
51/100
Summary
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The Médiateur de la République of Senegal was established by Loi n°99-04 of 29 January 1999. Appointed by Presidential Decree, the Médiateur mediates disputes between citizens and public administration, issues recommendations, and reports annually. Term is 5 years, renewable once.
Independence Scorecard
51/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Case-by-case |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Loi n°99-04 du 29 janvier 1999 relative au Médiateur de la République
- Citation
- Loi n°99-04 du 29 janvier 1999 (Sénégal)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
National mediator; receives citizen complaints against public administration and state-owned enterprises; issues non-binding recommendations; promotes good governance.