Regulations of the Cantonal Commission for the Integration of Foreigners

[2] The Cantonal Commission for the Integration of Foreigners (hereinafter: the Commission), an advisory body to the Council of State, consists of at least 5 members, but no more than 10 members.

[2] Art. modified by R 22.2.2017; in force since 1.3.2017 - BU 2017, 29.

[3] The Commission, in particular

– supports and promotes federal and cantonal programmes concerning integration, the prevention of discrimination, and the fight against racism;

– assesses the integration situation and the expectations of the population regarding the integration of foreign nationals;

– formulates proposals aimed at improving mutual understanding, knowledge, and respect, and fostering encounters between the different communities of foreign nationals present in the cantonal territory, and between indigenous residents and foreign nationals;

– expresses its assessment on the possible evolution of integration policy;

– supports the Office for the Integration of Foreign Nationals in achieving its objectives;

– provides, in an advisory capacity, its opinion on the Cantonal Integration Programme;

– attends events organised by the main communities of foreign nationals, as well as events concerning integration, the prevention of discrimination, and the fight against racism.

[3] Art. amended by R 22.2.2017; in force since 1.3.2017 - BU 2017, 29.

1 The Commission can only validly deliberate if the majority of its members are present at the meeting.

2 Decisions are taken by a majority of votes cast; in the event of a tie, the President’s vote shall be decisive.

The Commission, in order to discuss and deliberate on specific topics, may convene and have external consultants, particularly knowledgeable in the matter, participate in its meetings.

A member of the Commission may not be present for the vote on financial contributions that concern his personal interest and/or that of the body, association, or community he represents.

Each member of the Commission has a duty to attend regularly convened meetings. Members who, for a period of one year, miss sessions too frequently and continuously, without valid justification, may be dismissed and replaced by the Council of State.

[4] The Service for the Integration of Foreigners, in collaboration with the President

– prepares the meetings, convened by order of the President;

– draws up the minutes and the annual report;

– oversees the formal presentation of cantonal projects;

– prepares and follows the procedure for obtaining subsidies;

– verifies the implementation of projects supported by the Confederation and the Canton.

[4] Art. modified by R 22.2.2017; in force since 1.3.2017 - BU 2017, 29.

The Commission shall submit its annual report on its activities and on the current integration situation to the Council of State by the end of February.

For the rest, the activity of the Commission is governed by the rules of the regulation concerning commissions, working groups, and representations to bodies appointed by the Council of State of 6 May 2008.

The Regulations of the Cantonal Commission for the Integration of Foreigners and the Fight against Racism of 11 May 2004 are repealed.

This Regulation shall be published in the Official Gazette of Laws and Executive Acts and shall enter into force on January 1, 2012.

Published in OG 2011, 507.