text: ____________________________________________________________________________________FM 2-22.3
  In all cases the prisoners' representative must have the same nationality, language and customs
  as the prisoners of war whom he represents. Thus, prisoners of war distributed in different
  sections of a camp, according to their nationality, language or customs, shall have for each
  section their own prisoners' representative, in accordance with the foregoing paragraphs.
  ARTICLE 80
  Prisoners' representatives shall further the physical, spiritual and intellectual well being of
  prisoners of war.
  In particular, where the prisoners decide to organize amongst themselves a system of mutual
  assistance, this organization will be within the province of the prisoners' representative, in
  addition to the special duties entrusted to him by other provisions of the present Convention.
  Prisoners' representatives shall not be held responsible, simply by reason of their duties, for any
  offences committed by prisoners of war.
  ARTICLE 81
  Prisoners' representatives shall not be required to perform any other work, if the
  accomplishment of their duties is thereby made more difficult.
  Prisoners' representatives may appoint from amongst the prisoners such assistants as they may
  require. All material facilities shall be granted them, particularly a certain freedom of movement
  necessary for the accomplishment of their duties (inspection of labor detachments, receipt of
  supplies, etc.).
  Prisoners' representatives shall be permitted to visit premises where prisoners of war are
  detained, and every prisoner of war shall have the right to consult freely his prisoners'
  representative.
  All facilities shall likewise be accorded to the prisoners' representatives for communication by
  post and telegraph with the detaining authorities, the Protecting Powers, the International
  Committee of the Red Cross and their delegates, the Mixed Medical Commissions and with the
  bodies which give assistance to prisoners of war. Prisoners' representatives of labor detachments
  shall enjoy the same facilities for communication with the prisoners' representatives of the
  principal camp. Such communications shall not be restricted, nor considered as forming a part of
  the quota mentioned in Article 71.
  Prisoners' representatives who are transferred shall be allowed a reasonable time to acquaint
  their successors with current affairs.
  In case of dismissal, the reasons therefor shall be communicated to the Protecting Power.