1. État, peuple, Authorities » 17. Authorities » 172. Government, Administration and Advisory Councils

1. A Consultative Council of Jurassians Residing Outside the Canton (hereinafter referred to as: "Council") is established.

1 The Council's mission is to contribute to the cultural, economic, and social development of the Republic and Canton of Jura.

2 To this end, it may make suggestions to the Government, communicate information concerning the interests of the Jura State, be entrusted with certain tasks, and be associated with the activities of cantonal institutions.

The Council consists of fifteen members.

1 The Government appoints the members of the Council by nomination and for the term of the legislature.

2 It may renew their mandate twice consecutively.

3 Associations grouping Jura citizens residing outside the Canton have the opportunity to make proposals.

1 The Council organizes itself and adopts regulations subject to approval by the Government.

2 The activities of the Council are reported in the information included in the report prepared by the Government at the end of the legislative term.

1 The expenses incurred by the activities of the Council are charged to the budget of the State Chancellery.

2 The regulation sets the amount of allowances within the limits provided by the ordinance concerning the daily and travel allowances of members of cantonal commissions.

This law is subject to an optional referendum.

1 The Government is responsible for the implementation of this law.

2 It determines the effective date.