The CNEL is composed of representatives from the goods and services producing sectors as well as of experts. There are 111 members in all, besides the chairman. The breakdown of membership is as follows:
- 12 economic, social science and legal experts, eight of whom are appointed by the President of the Republic and four proposed by the President of the Council of Ministers.
- 99 representatives of the goods and services producing sectors, public and private, 44 of whom representing persons in dependent employment, 18 representing the self-employed and 37 representing companies.
The members of the CNEL are appointed by decree of the President of the Republic on the proposal of the President of the Council following consultation with the Council of Ministers. Members have a five-year term of office.
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