CCE–SSK
The Swiss Conference of Cantonal Chancellors brings together the Chancellors of Switzerland’s 26 Cantonal Governments, the Federal Chancellor and Federal Vice Chancellors, and the head of the Office of the Government Chancellery of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
The CCE–SSK is a policy coordination body which aims to foster intercantonal collaboration, create synergies between the Swiss Confederation and the Cantons on matters that fall within the remit of the Cantonal Chancelleries, and facilitate reciprocal information-sharing.
As the chief of staff to the Cantonal Government, the Cantonal Chancellor is responsible for ensuring that the executive branch benefits from a constructive and well-functioning work environment. The Cantonal Chancellor also organises cantonal government meetings and remains fully briefed on all matters handled by the executive branch.
In 1899, there was a desire to create a newsletter or other form of communication for and about Switzerland’s Cantonal Chancelleries that would familiarise them with the institutions and regulations which other Cantons have in place. The thinking behind the initiative was not for the Cantons to replicate what the others were doing. Rather, the motivation was to demonstrate to the Cantons that shared knowledge of their respective institutions could deliver valuable insights for their own organisation. Also, forging ties between the cantons would be useful given Switzerland’s federal structure.
In 1900 and 1901, the Cantonal Chancellors met to promote the tasks entrusted to the Cantonal Chancelleries and to maintain a collegial working relationship. The Conference adopted its first articles of association on 19 August 1901 in Bern.
In the beginning, the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Chancellors met over one weekend every year. Since 1954, they have held one- or two-day working sessions in addition to their annual conferences. These meetings allow the Cantonal Chancellors to address more complex issues that could not be addressed at the General Assemblies. In 1979, the CCE–SSK adopted new articles of association which provided for the creation of an executive committee to manage the Conference’s affairs more effectively. The last time the CCE–SSK revised its articles of association was in 2005.
The CCE–SSK stopped publishing its newsletter at the end of 2004. Since 2019, interested parties can read about CCE–SSK activities on its website.
Members
The Swiss Conference of Cantonal Chancellors brings together the Chancellors of Switzerland’s 26 Cantonal Governments, the Federal Chancellor and Vice Chancellors, and the head of the Office of the Government Chancellery of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Executive Committee
The seven-member Executive Committee meets four times a year. The CCE–SSK General Assembly is held twice a year, in spring and in autumn.
Meetings
Upcoming Executive Committee meetings and General Assemblies, including dates, times and venues.
Representation
Certain members represent the CCE–SSK in other internal and external bodies, committees and working groups.
Annual reports
The CCE–SSK annually publishes a report on its activities. The reporting period runs from 1 July of the previous year to 30 June of the current year.