Regulation of the Judicial Directorate on Tasks and Objectives - Responsibilities and Objectives

1. The Judiciary Leadership fulfills its statutory duties and sets the following goals

a) high-quality and expedient adjudication,

b) progressive personnel management and development,

c) clear prioritization in budgeting and efficient resource allocation,

d) promotion of a harmonious organizational culture within the courts of Canton Aargau.

1. The judicial administration issues a mission statement and formulates a strategy.

2. It issues the necessary regulations, circulars, and directives.

1. **Regulations serve to maintain and support the operational organization of the courts.** They contain provisions that apply to a specific area or specific activities and must be published.

2. **Circulars are general instructions or recommendations to the courts, commissions, or chambers,** with the purpose of ensuring uniform, consistent, and correct practice.

3. **Instructions are internal or organizational orders to a subordinate court, commission, or chamber.**

1. For the purpose of ensuring high-quality and efficient jurisprudence, inspections are periodically conducted by the Supervisory Commission.

2. The duration of proceedings is managed by setting completion deadlines and regular monitoring by the Supervisory Commission.

3. Continuing education is regularly offered.

1. In the context of progressive personnel management and personnel development, the following goals are pursued

a) strong and responsible leadership by professionally and socially competent managers,

b) good cooperation among the courts,

c) team-oriented and appreciative interactions among employees,

d) openness to change,

e) appropriate promotion and further training of employees.

1. Priorities are set during budgeting.

2. For extraordinary situations, a balance is sought within the framework of the budget.

1. The harmonious corporate culture is promoted through

a) the appropriate involvement of the affected parties in the relevant bodies,

b) the courts presenting themselves as reliable and competent partners within the state authorities,

c) a friendly, respectful, and competent demeanor,

d) openness to ideas and innovations as well as the optimization of technical processes,

e) resource-conscious actions.

1. The judicial administration issues rules of procedure concerning the internal organization.

1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2013.