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Integration Ordinance

10 Articles / Provisions · Switzerland · Canton of Zurich

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Table of Provisions (10)

Art. 1 Art. 2 Art. 3 Art. 4 Art. 5 Art. 6 Art. 7 Art. 8 Art. 9. The specialist body for integration issues manages the secretariat Art. 10. This Ordinance shall enter into force on 1 November 2006.

Statutory Text (10 Articles)

Art. 1 : Integration Ordinance Open official source

1 The Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs maintains a specialized body for integration issues.

2 The specialized body is led by the cantonal delegate for integration issues.

Art. 2: Integration Ordinance Open official source

1 The specialized agency promotes the harmonious coexistence of the Swiss and foreign resident populations in mutual respect and tolerance.

2 It combats discrimination against people based on their nationality or origin.

3 It supports corresponding measures taken by third parties and advocates for the active participation of the Swiss and foreign populations, as well as authorities and organizations, in these efforts.

Art. 3: Integration Ordinance Open official source

1 The Specialist Unit shall fulfil the following tasks in particular

a. It shall advocate for the appropriate consideration of the integration and equal opportunities of the foreign resident population in legislative and administrative activities.

b. It shall support the municipalities in their efforts to integrate the foreign resident population and promote the participation of foreign nationals in corresponding measures.

c. It shall advise and raise awareness among authorities, public offices, and private individuals on matters of integration.

d. It shall promote public or private integration projects through consultation and financial support.

2 The Specialist Unit shall coordinate cantonal integration promotion and regularly review its needs, measures, and effects. It shall report thereon and on its activities to the Department of Justice and Home Affairs.

Tasks

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Collaboration

Art. 4 : Integration Ordinance Open official source

1 The specialist unit works together with the other cantonal offices, as well as with federal, cantonal, regional, and communal bodies and organizations that perform similar tasks.

2 It coordinates its activities with those of the competent federal authorities and the integration offices of the other cantons.

Service agreements

Art. 5: Integration Ordinance Open official source

Performance agreements on integration-promoting measures can be concluded with public or private bodies.

**B. Commission for Integration Affairs**

Choice and

Composition

Duties

Business

Activities

Secretariat

Art. 6: Integration Ordinance Open official source

1 The Government Council elects a commission of a maximum of nine members for a term of office and determines the chairperson. Re-election is possible twice.

2 The Commissioner for Integration Affairs participates in the commission meetings with an advisory vote.

Article 7: Integration Ordinance Open official source

The Commission advises and supports the work of the Office for Integration Affairs.

Art. 8: Integration Ordinance Open official source

1 The Commission shall adopt Rules of Procedure which require

the approval of the Department of Justice and Home Affairs.

2 The Commission shall meet as required, generally four times annually

for a session.

Art. 9. The specialist body for integration issues manages the secretariat: Integration Ordinance Open official source

the Commission.

C. Entry into Force

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