Ordinance on Cooperation and Coordination in Youth Welfare - Commission for Child Protection and Youth Welfare

1. The competent department shall appoint a commission for child protection and youth assistance consisting of a maximum of nine members. It shall designate the commission's chairperson.

2. The term of office shall be four years. Re-election is possible.

1. The Commission

a) develops foundations for coordinated collaboration between the authorities and entities involved in the field of civil law child protection, juvenile criminal law, and other youth assistance, and periodically reviews these foundations for their appropriateness;

b) assesses the appropriateness of enactments in the field of civil law child protection, juvenile criminal law, and other youth assistance;

c) observes developments and trends in child protection issues and advises the Department regarding possible impacts and the potential need for action.

2. Pending proceedings in the area of civil law child protection, juvenile criminal law, and other youth assistance are excluded from the Commission's scope of work.

1. The commission constitutes itself, with the exception of the commission's presidium.

2. It may establish specialized committees.

1. Office: The Cantonal Social Office.

1. This regulation shall enter into force on January 1, 2007.