1. État, peuple, Authorities » 15. Fundamental Rights

1 This regulation establishes the composition, duties, internal organization, and operation of the Commission for Equality between Women and Men (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission").

2 The terms of this regulation apply equally to both women and men.

1 The commission is composed of a maximum of twelve members.

2 The members are selected from women's associations, political parties, trade unions, professional circles, or any other organizations interested in issues of equality between women and men.

3 The composition respects a balance between women and men.

The commission represents

1. the various movements supported by women's associations and groups concerned with issues of gender equality;

2. the different age groups and marital statuses;

3. all the regions of Jura.

1 The commission advises and supports the Office for Gender Equality (hereinafter referred to as the "Equality Office") in its activities.

2 It may provide its opinion on the definition of the objectives to be achieved.

3 It participates in achieving the objectives through working groups that it forms within itself.

4 It gives preliminary opinions on all matters submitted to it and may express itself on other subjects concerning its mission.

1 The presidency is held by the person responsible for the Equality Office, who is an ex officio member.

2 A person is designated within the commission to serve as vice-president.

3 This person replaces the president in case of absence.

4 The members may, if necessary, and with the explicit delegation of the president, represent the commission at events organized by women's associations or concerned with issues of gender equality.

1. The commission meets at least twice a year or as often as the matters require.

2. The working groups meet as often as their matters necessitate.

3. Individuals outside the commission may be invited to participate in the discussions, with the consent of the Department to which the Office of Equality is attached.

4. Specialists may be consulted by the commission when there is a particular need. Preference will be given to selecting individuals from the administration.

5. The Office of Equality assumes the secretariat of the commission.

1 Members are compensated in accordance with the ordinance of November 11, 1980, regarding daily allowances and travel expenses of members of cantonal commissions.

2 Members who must attend meetings or events organized by the Bureau of Equality or who are delegated by the president to attend meetings or events, are compensated in accordance with the preceding paragraph.

This regulation takes effect on January 1, 2001.