Tuesday, November 26, the president of the Liguria Region, Marco Bucci, signed the decree appointing the regional assessors (it. Assessori, members of executive cabinet), detailing the responsibilities assigned to each.
The President of the Regional Giunta (executive cabinet), Marco Bucci, will oversee institutional relations, budget, financial resources, oversight of regional subsidiaries, institutional communication, European funds, institutional, legislative, and legal affairs, regulatory and administrative simplification, coordination of community programs, European and international relations, strategic control, digital and IT transition, general administration, economic development, industry, blue economy, ports and logistics, commerce, craftsmanship, hunting and fishing, research and technological innovation, and FESR programming.
Vice President Alessandro Piana will handle agriculture, livestock, aquaculture and professional fishing, fairs, major events, the hinterland and mountains, parks and biodiversity, hiking and leisure, promotion of Ligurian products, relevant community programs, municipal associations, and local authorities.
Simona Ferro has been appointed as the commissioner for culture and entertainment, sports, education, universities, training, job orientation, employment policies, equal opportunities, child protection and enhancement, pet welfare, consumer protection, youth policies, and responsible citizenship.
Giacomo Raul Giampedrone will oversee soil defense, civil protection, infrastructure and roadways, hospital construction, IRE S.p.A., environmental protection, coastal ecosystem preservation, forest fire prevention, and emergency management.
Luca Lombardi will be responsible for tourism, territorial marketing, In Liguria Agency, and water cycle management.
Massimo Nicolò has been tasked with healthcare, socio-health policies, social policies, and the third sector.
Paolo Ripamonti will handle security, energy, immigration and emigration, complex crisis areas, corporate disputes, relations with trade unions, relevant community programs, regional organization and personnel, and asset management.
Marco Scajola will oversee transport, urban planning, urban regeneration, housing policies and construction, landscape protection, maritime and coastal state property, relations with cross-border workers, relations with the Regional Council Legislative Assembly of Liguria, territorial planning, extractive activities, and ESF programming.
Additionally, Alessio Piana has been appointed as a delegated advisor to support the president in activities related to economic development, industry, blue economy, ports and logistics, commerce, craftsmanship, hunting and fishing, research and technological innovation, and ERDF programming. He will participate in thematic tables, coordinate meetings with trade associations, and work on specific development projects.
The appointments will be submitted to the President Bucci in anticipation of the first Giunta meeting, scheduled for Thursday, November 28.