Strasbourg, 11 August 2009 CDLR(2009)32
Item 6.1 of the agenda
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE ON LOCAL AND REGIONAL DEMOCRACY
(CDLR)
PREPARATION OF THE 16th SESSION OF THE MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE
Draft agenda and draft programme
Secretariat Memorandum
prepared by the
Directorate General of Democracy and Political Affairs
Directorate of Democratic Institutions
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DRAFT AGENDA FOR THE 16th SESSION
(UTRECHT, 16-17 NOVEMBER 2009)
“Good local and regional governance in turbulent times:
the challenge of change”
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1. |
Opening of the 16th Session |
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2. |
Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Conference |
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3. |
Adoption of the agenda |
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4. |
The Kiviniemi report: How to enhance the work of the Council of Europe in the field of local and regional democracy? |
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5. |
Progress review: - Implementation of the Budapest Agenda by the Council of Europe and member States - Strategy for Innovation and Good Governance - European Local Democracy Week - Centre of Expertise for Local Government Reform - Co-operation programmes |
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6. |
Exchange of views between the Ministers, the Parliamentary Assembly and the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities |
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7. |
Debate on key topics: - Impact of the economic crisis on local and regional government: what policy responses by governments? - Transfrontier co-operation: the role of central government in removing obstacles |
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8. |
Debate: What are the most important challenges governments face in local and regional democracy today? |
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9. |
Vote by Ministers to determine the Utrecht Agenda |
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10. |
Exchange of practice and experience on issues of local and regional democracy and good governance Including: Report on developments on citizen participation in member states, covering also the integration of foreigners in local life |
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11. |
Council of Europe Reference Framework for Regional Democracy |
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12. |
Other business |
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13. |
Adoption of the Utrecht Declaration and final resolution |
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14. |
Closing of the Session |
DRAFT PROGRAMME FOR THE 16th SESSION
(UTRECHT, 16-17 NOVEMBER 2009)
“Good local and regional governance in turbulent times:
the challenge of change”
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Sunday 15 November 2009 |
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Afternoon |
Arrival of Ministers and other participants |
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18:00-19:30 |
Meeting of the European Committee on Local and Regional Democracy (CDLR) Venue: : Jaarbeurs Congres Gebouw, Jaarbeursplein, Utrecht |
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19:00–21:30 |
Welcome reception for Delegations hosted by the Queen’s Commissioner in the Province of Utrecht Venue: National Museum from Musical Clock to Street Organ Steenweg 6, Utrecht |
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20:15-22:00 |
Fireside chat and dinner (Ministers only) (topic to be specified) Venue: Paushuis Kromme Nieuwegracht 49, Utrecht |
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Monday 16 November 2009 |
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9:00-10:00 |
Venue: Jaarbeurs Congres Gebouw, Jaarbeursplein, Utrecht Opening of the 16th session: - Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Conference - Statements by: - Secretary General of the Council of Europe - Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers - President of the Parliamentary Assembly - President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities - Mayor of the City of Utrecht - Queen’s Commissioner of the Province of Utrecht - Chair of the Conference Adoption of the Agenda |
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10:00-12:15 (including a 30 minute break) |
The Kiviniemi report: How to enhance the work of the Council of Europe in the field of local and regional democracy? Introductory statement by Minister Mari Kiviniemi Discussion |
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12:15-12:45 |
Progress review: - Implementation of the Budapest Agenda by the Council of Europe and member States - Strategy for Innovation and Good Governance - European Local Democracy Week - Centre of Expertise for Local Government Reform - Co-operation programmes |
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12:45–14:30 |
Luncheon hosted by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe for ministers / heads of delegation, delegations from Congress and Parliamentary Assembly, with an Exchange of views between the Ministers, the Parliamentary Assembly and the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Luncheon for other participants hosted by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations |
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14:30-16:15 |
Topical debates: - Impact of the economic crisis on local and regional government: what policy responses by governments? - Transfrontier co-operation: the role of central government in removing obstacles |
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16:15-16:45 |
Break |
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16:45 -17:30 |
Debate on the Utrecht Agenda: What are the most important challenges governments face in local and regional democracy today? |
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17:30-18:00 |
Vote to determine the Utrecht Agenda (2010-2014) |
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18:00-19:00 |
Meeting of the European Committee on Local and Regional Democracy (CDLR) (NB: amendments to the draft Utrecht Declaration will be decided upon by the Ministers themselves on the second day). |
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19:30–20:15 |
Cocktail and opening for signature of: - Additional Protocol to the European Charter of Local Self- Government on the right to participate in the affairs of a local authority and - Protocol No. 3 to the European Outline Convention on Transfrontier Venue: Railway Museum Maliebaanstation, Utrecht |
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20:15 |
Dinner hosted by the Mayor of the City of Utrecht |
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Tuesday 17 November 2009 |
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9:00-10:00 |
Venue: Jaarbeurs Congres Gebouw, Jaarbeursplein, Utrecht The Council of Europe Reference Framework for Regional Democracy |
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10:00-11:00 |
Discussion of the draft for the Utrecht Declaration |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Break |
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11:30-12:30 |
Exchange of practice and experience on issues of local and regional democracy and good governance Including: Discussion of the Report on developments on citizen participation in member states, covering also the integration of foreigners in local life |
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12:30-13:00 |
Adoption of the Utrecht Declaration Adoption of the Final Resolution Other business Closing of the 16th Session |
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13:00 |
Press conference by the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe |
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13:00-14:30 |
Buffet lunch offered by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations |
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Afternoon |
Departure of Ministers and other participants Optional events: 1. Geldmuseum & Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt / Money Museum & Royal Dutch Mint 2. Utrecht and the Dutch Gaming Industry 3. Theatrical Utrecht Canal Tour 4. Peace of Utrecht and Domsquare – Origin of the City Tour |