Ordinance on the Basel-Landschaft Youth Council - Definition and Purpose
Table of Provisions (7)
Statutory Text (7 Provisions)
1. The Youth Council is a governmental commission with the aim of
a. representing the interests of the youth to the government council;
b. representing the interests of the youth to the public;
c. sensitizing the youth to political matters.
1. The Youth Council
a. may provide input on consultation proposals from the Government Council,
b. may be called upon by the Government Council for additional tasks,
c. may submit suggestions to the Government Council in the form of a petition according to § 10 of the Cantonal Constitution,
d. may organize events of all kinds and engage experts within the scope of the approved budget,
e. prepares the annual program and the annual report for the attention of the Government Council.
1. The Youth Council consists of nine members elected for a term of office by the Government Council. It organizes itself.
2. The Youth Council is composed of at least four women and four men. The members of the Youth Council are between 14 and 26 years old. A balanced mix of members over and under 20 years old should be pursued.
3. Administratively, the Youth Council is assigned to the Directorate of Education and Culture.
4. A representative of the Directorate of Education and Culture and a representative of the municipalities participate in the meetings of the Youth Council with an advisory vote.
5. External or administrative experts may be involved in meetings upon notification to the responsible head of the directorate.
6. The Youth Council regulates its own working procedures.
1. The Executive Council informs the Youth Council via the Directorate of Education and Culture about important youth-specific matters.
2. The Directorate of Education and Culture appoints a contact person who, on behalf of the Executive Council, ensures the mutual exchange of information.
1. A budget is available for the expenses of the Youth Council.
2. The members of the Youth Council are compensated in accordance with the Ordinance of December 3, 1985, on Commission Activities.
1. The regulation of May 16, 1995, is repealed.
1. This regulation shall enter into force on April 1, 1998.