The Special Statute of the Aosta Valley, established by Constitutional Law No. 4 of February 26, 1948, defines the region as an autonomous entity within the political framework of the Italian Republic. The statute grants the region legal personality and administrative authority in alignment with national unity, constitutional principles, and Italy’s international obligations.
The region has significant legislative powers in areas such as agriculture, public works, local policing, tourism, and cultural preservation. Additionally, it can adapt national laws to local conditions in matters including education, health services, and public welfare. Administrative autonomy extends to managing resources like public waters and regional assets, previously under state control.
A key feature of the statute is the fiscal framework, allowing the Aosta Valley to retain a portion of national tax revenues and establish regional taxes within state guidelines. It also benefits from special provisions such as duty-free status for certain activities and resources.
Governance is structured around a regional council, a government, and a president, with legislative and executive powers. The statute ensures bilingualism, equal use of Italian and French, and special protections for linguistic minorities. It underscores the region’s unique status while maintaining harmony with the broader constitutional order.
The region has authority over the protection and preservation of cultural heritage as part of its legislative and administrative powers, specifically focusing on antiquities, fine arts, museums, and other cultural assets. This is aligned with its autonomy to manage and safeguard its unique historical and cultural identity within the broader framework of Italian constitutional law.
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