Regulation on Basic and Continuing Professional Training for the Local Authorities Sector

[2] 1 The Department of Institutions, Section of Local Authorities (SLA), through one of its responsible officers, assumes strategic direction and coordination in the development of competencies and training, necessary for the performance of the functions and offices provided for in Article 2.

2 Through internal mandates, the SLA avails itself of the collaboration of the Department of Education, Culture and Sport, Institute for Continuing Education (ICE) for the organization, management, and didactic direction of basic and continuing training courses. The SLA may also make use of other training institutions.

3 The SLA is assisted by the Commission referred to in Article 6.

[2] Art. amended by R 17.5.2023; in force since 1.9.2023 - BU 2023, 172; previous amendment: BU 2002, 195.

[3] 1 This regulation applies to the development of skills and to the basic and continuing education of

a) municipal, consortial, and patrician officials;

b) municipal, consortial, and patrician politicians.

2 For the training of municipal secretaries, the regulation on the basic and continuing education of municipal secretaries is applicable.

[3] Art. modified by R 17.5.2023; in force since 1.9.2023 - BU 2023, 172; previous modification: BU 2009, 474.

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[4] Article abrogated by R 17.5.2023; in force from 1.9.2023 - BU 2023, 172.

[5] As a rule, the courses, after deduction of federal and cantonal subsidies, as well as contributions from the interested professional associations, are self-financed through registration fees.

[5] Art. amended by R 17.5.2023; in force since 1.9.2023 - BU 2023, 172.

[6] The IFC designates the lecturers for the training courses, reserving Article 7.

[6] Art. amended by R 17.5.2023; in force from 1.9.2023 - BU 2023, 172.

[8] 1 On the proposal of the Department of Local Authorities, the Council of State appoints the Commission for the Development of Skills and Training in the Local Authorities Sector and designates its president.

2 The Commission shall include representatives of

a) municipalities;

b) patricianates;

c) professional associations of municipal officials;

d) the SEL.

The Council of State determines the number of members of the Commission.

3 The SEL shall coordinate the Commission and provide administrative support. The IFC shall participate in the meetings of the Commission in an advisory capacity for matters within its competence.

4 The Commission shall

a) discuss and promote strategies and topics relating to skills development and training for the performance of functions and offices;

b) be informed about basic and continuing education courses and their respective programmes.

[8] Art. reintroduced by R 17.5.2023; in force since 1.9.2023 - BU 2023, 172; previous amendment: BU 2009, 474.

[9] For cantonal diploma courses for municipal administration officials, the Training Commission for Municipal Secretaries, in accordance with the regulation on the basic and continuing education of Municipal Secretaries, shall be consulted regarding

a) the examination regulations of the courses;

b) the selection of lecturers;

c) particular cases of admission to the courses.

[9] Art. reintroduced by R 17.5.2023; in force since 1.9.2023 - BU 2023, 172; previous amendment: BU 2009, 474.

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[10] Arts. repealed by R 28.10.2009; in force from 1.1.2010 - BU 2009, 474.

[12] 1 The conditions for admission to examinations, the related procedure and organization are governed by the regulations relating to the individual functions referred to in Article 2, issued by the Department of Education, Culture and Sport, Division of Professional Training (DFP).

2 The DFP appoints the respective examination committees in accordance with the provisions of the regulations under paragraph 1.

[12] Art. amended by R 17.5.2023; in force since 1.9.2023 - BU 2023, 172.

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[13] Article abrogated by R 17.5.2023; in force from 1.9.2023 - BU 2023, 172.

The regulation on the training and qualification for the position of municipal secretary of June 28, 1988, is repealed.

[14] The amendments do not apply to diploma courses commenced prior to their entry into force.

[14] Art. amended by R 17.5.2023; in force since 1.9.2023 - BU 2023, 172.

The present regulation is published in the Official Bulletin of Laws and Executive Acts of the Canton Ticino and enters into force immediately. [15]

Published in OB 2001, 130.

[15] Entry into force: June 8, 2001 - OB 2001, 129.