Article 7
Mediation committee members shall exercise their powers independently and in accordance with the law. A member may not be dismissed during his or her term unless any of the following situations occur:
I. the member receives a prison sentence or more
II. the member declares bankruptcy, or has been declared mentally incompetent or under guardianship
III. the member is a civil servant and is dismissed or suspended from that position as a result of disciplinary action
IV. the member is unable to execute his or her duties as a result of physical or mental handicap

Article 51
The articles of this Act revised on June 2, 2009 shall take effect on November 23, 2009.