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Art. 7 CONSTITUTION of the Canton of Vaud (Cst-VD) - Principles of State Activity Governed by Law

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Art. 7 Cst-VD · Principles of State Activity Governed by Law

1. The law is the foundation and the limit of state activity.

2. This activity is free from arbitrariness and serves a public interest; it is proportionate to the intended goal. It is conducted in accordance with the rules of good faith and in a transparent manner.

3. All state activity respects higher law.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (2)

PS.2010.0032 · vd (art. 7 al. 2 Cst-VD)
Emergency Aid Recipient Transfer Appeal Dismissed
Cited in the reasoning, but not explicitly used in the dispositive orders (I, II, III) which only concern the rejection of the appeal and costs.
PS.2009.0009 · vd (Art. 7 al. 1 Cst-VD)
Applicant v. Municipality: Rejection of Housing Assistance Due to Occupancy Threshold
The court referenced this article in the context of the requirement for a legal basis for state activity.