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This regulation defines the rules and customs to be observed regarding precedence in ceremonies, events, and official relations.

The terms used in this regulation to designate persons apply equally to women and men.

This Protocol Regulation applies to the public relations of the Canton of Jura in general and to those of the Government in particular.

Being non-exhaustive, it will serve as a guide in cases not expressly provided for.

In relations or events at the federal level, this regulation is complementary to the federal protocol that will be applied.

The order of precedence to be observed during events, receptions, and visits organized by the Government is described in the annex to this regulation.

The presidency of the Government, outside of sessions or events organized under the aegis of Parliament, takes precedence over the presidency of Parliament.

Since the canton’s external relations fall under the remit of the Government, it presides over events of this nature.

When two individuals hold the same rank, precedence is determined by seniority in the role or mandate, and alternatively by age.

As a general rule, the speaker holding the highest rank delivers their speech last.

During processions in which the authorities officially participate, the order of placement is generally arranged according to the order of precedence, subject, however, to specific exceptions.

The State Chancellery is responsible for the flag display.

Flags are hoisted at the Parliament and Government Building and on certain major cantonal administrative buildings on the following occasions

- March 20 (International Francophonie Day): flag of the International Organisation of La Francophonie;

- May 5 (Europe Day): European flag;

- June 23: Jura flag;

- August 1: Swiss and Jura flags;

- October 24 (United Nations Day): flag of the United Nations.

During visits of cantonal governments, ambassadors, heads of state, or foreign governments, the flag of the relevant canton or state is hoisted at the Parliament and Government Building, surrounded by the Swiss and Jura flags.

Flags are flown at half-mast during significant periods of mourning (see Art. 21 to 35).

The Government is empowered to order flags to be hoisted or flown at half-mast on other occasions, during significant events in the life of the canton, or upon request from the Confederation during national occasions.

The Government does not typically host receptions on Sundays.

The arrangements for the receptions are determined by the Government, upon the proposal of the State Chancellery and, where appropriate, in agreement with the relevant individuals and authorities.

The Government receives each year, upon request, a maximum of two ambassadors accredited to the Confederation, with whom the Canton maintains or wishes to establish special relations.

The reception includes a ceremonial session late in the morning and is followed by a meal attended by a delegation of two ministers and the chancellor. It concludes with a cultural or economic visit chosen by the ambassador.

A gift is offered to the ambassador and the members of their delegation.

If necessary, the Government delegates to its president and the State chancellor the task of welcoming other ambassadors who have requested a meeting.

**The President of the Government and the State Chancellor**

The President of the Government and the State Chancellor receive, upon request, the accredited consuls general as well as the delegates of regional governments.

The reception is followed by a communal meal.

A gift is presented to the consul or the delegate of a regional government.

As a general rule each year, the Government hosts a confederated Government for a courtesy visit and accepts the invitation of another Government.

The visit may last for a maximum of two days.

The itinerary includes a visit or a cultural activity.

A gift is presented to the Government's hosts.

1. During the election of a Jura resident to the Federal Council, to the presidency of the Confederation, or to the presidency of one of the Federal Chambers, the Government travels en masse or by delegation to the Federal Palace on the day of the election.

2. The State Chancellery organizes a reception on site.

3. The Government sends a congratulatory letter.

4. The Government typically organizes the reception jointly with the municipality of residence of the elected person and shares the costs with the latter.

On the election of a Jura resident to the Federal Court or its presidency, the Government sends a letter of congratulations.

The Government generally organizes a reception jointly with the municipality of residence of the elected person and shares the costs with the latter.

When a federal commission, typically chaired by a member of the Jura delegation to the Federal Chambers, holds a meeting in the canton of Jura, a meeting with a delegation of the Government is organized.

When they are organized in the canton of Jura, the meetings of the Intercantonal Conferences of Governments or Department Directors are prepared by the relevant department with the support of the State Chancellery.

The State Chancellery is responsible for organizing the Conference of State Chancellors when it takes place in Jura.

The Government hosts a reception on the day of the inaugural session of Parliament following general elections, as well as during the parliamentary session marking the assumption of office by a member of the Government during the legislature.

In principle, once per legislature, the Government meets with former ministers and former state chancellors. The State Chancellery organizes the meeting. A visit or a session may precede the meal.

Once a year, a meeting takes place between the Government, the Bureau of the Parliament, the Cantonal Court, and representatives of the other judicial authorities of the Canton.

It is organized alternately by the secretariat of each of the powers.

The Government does not arrange for representation at events taking place on Sundays or public holidays, except in the case of an important cantonal, national, or international event.

The Government may attend an invitation in corpore or have itself represented by a delegation of one or more of its members. When the Government is present in corpore, it is accompanied by the State Chancellor.

It may also be represented by the State Chancellor, a department head, or invite the President of Parliament to represent cantonal authorities.

If a member of the Government participates in a demonstration in a private capacity, they generally do not speak. In the case of an official representation of the Government, the latter must be informed of the private participation of one of its members.

The wishes of the deceased person or their family are decisive in the organization of the funeral.

The State Chancellery organizes, in agreement with the family, the official funerals of a minister, the president of the Parliament, as well as the state chancellor.

The State Chancellery provides its cooperation to the family of the deceased for the arrangement of funerals of personalities where public authorities are represented.

Upon the death of a Jurassian member of the Federal Chambers or a Jurassian judge at the Federal Tribunal, the Government shall act as follows

- delegation from the Government;

- wreath in Jurassian colors;

- letter of condolences to the family.

Upon the death of a member of the Federal Council, the Government shall proceed as follows

- Delegation of the Government to the funeral;

- Letter of condolences to the Federal Council;

- Flags flown at half-mast.

Upon the death of a former member of the Federal Council, the Government shall act as follows

- if a notice is received: letter of condolences;

- possible delegation from the Government to the funeral.

Upon the death of a member of an authority of the confederated cantons, the Government shall proceed as follows

- upon receipt of a notice: letter of condolence;

- possible delegation of Government representatives to the funeral, depending on the ties with the canton or the deceased person.

Upon the death of a minister, the Government undertakes the following actions

- Government in full attendance at the funeral;

- speech by the president, if applicable, the vice-president;

- notification to the Federal Council, cantonal governments, the Federal Tribunal, and deputies;

- obituary notice;

- wreath in Jura colors;

- letter of condolence to the family;

- flags flown at half-mast.

The Parliament sends a letter of condolence to the family, and the Bureau participates in the funeral.

Upon the death of a former minister, the Government acts as follows

- delegation of the Government to the funeral;

- address by the head of the Government;

- obituary notice;

- wreath with the colors of Jura;

- letter of condolences to the family.

Upon the death of the State Chancellor, the Government shall proceed as follows

- delegation of the Government to the funeral;

- announcement;

- obituary notice;

- wreath in the colors of Jura;

- letter of condolences to the family.

In the event of the death of a former State Chancellor, paragraph 1 is applicable.

Upon the death of the President of the Parliament, the Government and the Parliament shall act as follows

- The Government as a body at the funeral;

- All members of Parliament invited to the funeral;

- An address by a member of the Bureau of the Parliament, typically the First Vice-President;

- Notification to all deputies;

- Obituary notice;

- Wreath in the colors of Jura;

- Letter of condolences to the family;

- Flags at half-mast;

- Remembrance of the deceased at the beginning of the nearest session.

Upon the death of a member of Parliament or its Secretary-General, the Parliament and the Government shall proceed as follows

- Government delegation at the funeral;

- Parliament Bureau delegation at the funeral;

- speech by the President of Parliament or a Bureau member;

- notification to all deputies;

- obituary notice;

- wreath in Jura colors;

- letter of condolences to the family;

- remembrance of the deceased at the start of the nearest session.

Upon the death of a former President of the Parliament, the Parliament and the Government shall proceed as follows

- Government delegation to the funeral;

- Delegation of the Bureau of the Parliament to the funeral;

- Announcement;

- Obituary notice;

- Wreath in Jura colors;

- Letter of condolences to the family;

- Remembrance of the deceased at the beginning of the nearest session.

Upon the death of a former member of Parliament, the President of Parliament shall act as follows

- a letter of condolences on behalf of the Parliament to the family;

- a commemoration of the deceased person at the beginning of the nearest session.

Upon the death of the President of the Cantonal Court, the Government, the Cantonal Court, and the Parliament act as follows

- The entire Government, the Cantonal Court, and the Bureau of Parliament attend the funeral;

- A speech by a member of the Cantonal Court;

- Obituary notice;

- Death notice;

- Wreath in the colors of the Jura;

- Letter of condolence to the family;

- Flags at half-mast at the seat of the judicial authorities.

Upon the death of a member of the judicial authorities, the Government and the Cantonal Court shall proceed as follows

- a delegation from the Government at the funeral;

- a delegation from the Office of the Parliament at the funeral;

- address by the president of the Cantonal Court;

- obituary notice;

- death announcement;

- wreath in Jura colors;

- letter of condolence to the family.

In the event of the death of a close relative of a member of the Government or the State Chancellor, the Government responds as follows

- Government delegation if the funeral takes place in the canton;

- letter of condolence;

- wreath in Jura colors;

- obituary notice.

**Article 1: Honorary Wine**

An honorary wine is granted at international, national, and inter-cantonal events taking place in the territory of Jura.

For cantonal events, the honorary wine is, in principle, only granted when it concerns anniversaries or jubilees (25, 50, 75, or 100 years of existence for an association, company, or enterprise).

The State Chancellery is responsible for the granting of honorary wines.

The Government honors individuals residing in the canton who are celebrating their 100th birthday. The Government may delegate this task to a state service.

The State Chancellery is responsible for the implementation of this regulation as well as for the communication related to all the events mentioned herein.

This regulation comes into force immediately.