At its meeting on Thursday, the Obwalden Cantonal Council elected
- Eveline Jost as the new Data Protection Officer for the term of office from 2024 to 2028.
- approved an amendment to the Veterinary Act on dealing with dangerous dogs in a second reading by 49 votes to 1 with one abstention.
- discussed an amendment to the State Administration Act in a first reading. Specifically, this concerns adjustments to the employment conditions of cantonal employees.
- discussed an amendment to the Financial Equalization Act in a first reading.
- took note of the annual report of the Interparliamentary Control Committee of the BVG and Foundation Supervisory Authority of Central Switzerland.
- took note of the annual report of the Interparliamentary Audit Committee of the Intercantonal Police College Hitzkirch.
- took note of the activity report of the Data Protection Officer.
- approved the upgrading of the southern shore of Lake Alpnach by means of a sub-project with 50 votes in favor. The canton anticipates costs of CHF 5 million.
- took note of an interpellation on the implementation of the National Cycle Path Act.