Ordinance on the Natural Hazards Commission - Natural Hazards Commission

1. The Natural Hazards Commission (referred to as the Commission) consists of 3 representatives from the municipalities and one representative from each of the following entities

a. Office for Forests of both Basel,

b. Ebenrain Center for Agriculture, Nature and Nutrition (Ebenrain),

c. Office for Geoinformation,

d. Office for Spatial Planning,

e. Building Inspectorate,

f. Civil Engineering Office,

g. Office for Military and Civil Protection,

h. Basel-Landschaft Building Insurance (abbreviated: BGV).

2. The Council of Ministers appoints the members of the Commission as well as its chairperson.

3. The Commission is authorized to consult external or internal experts on specific issues.

4. The Office for Forests of both Basel handles the secretariat.

1. The Commission has the following duties

a. It advises the government council as needed on issues related to natural hazard prevention.

b. It coordinates the development and updating of natural hazard maps, as well as other bases for assessing natural hazards.

c. It coordinates cantonal measures for the protection against natural hazards.

d. It ensures the mutual exchange of information among its members.

1. For commission members who belong to the administration, commission activities are part of their duties.

2. The other commission members, as well as the appointed experts, receive compensation for commission activities in accordance with the Ordinance of March 23, 2010, on Compensation for Holders of Secondary Offices and Members of Cantonal Working Groups.

1. All relevant cantonal authorities are obliged to provide the commission with the information necessary to fulfill its duties.

1. This regulation shall come into force on 1 January 2012.