Resolution of the Standing Commission on the Promotion of Leisure Activities for Children and Youth - Principle

1. The canton promotes, in collaboration with the districts, school and church communities, activities for the recreation of children and youth outside of school.

2. For this purpose, it may

a) provide contributions;

b) coordinate activities within the canton;

c) offer services;

d) organize its own recreational events;

e) advise providers of activities.

1. Leisure activities shall be offered by private legal entities to the extent possible.

2. Districts, school and church communities should support leisure activities within their means by providing their premises and facilities for these purposes, generally free of charge.

1. This Resolution of the Professional Commission applies to leisure activities for children and young people from the age of 5 until the completion of their 20th year.

1. The execution of this resolution by the Council of State shall be entrusted to the Department of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Department).

2. The Department shall decide on the allocation of cantonal contributions or the approval of deficit contributions within the framework of the budget. Within this framework, it may grant the Children's and Youth Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) limited financial authority.

1. The department establishes a Children's and Youth Commission, taking into appropriate consideration the foreign population. The commission constitutes itself.

2. The commission is composed of

a) a representative of the Department of Education;

b) a representative of the districts;

c) a representative of the school communities;

d) a representative of the church communities;

e) a representative of the youth commission of the outer region;

f) a parent representative from the primary school;

g) one student each from the secondary school, the middle school, and the high school;

h) a learner from vocational basic education.

3. Within the framework of the department's directives, the commission has the following tasks in particular

a) it coordinates organized leisure activities together with the providers;

b) it receives needs and concerns, examines them, and, if necessary, accompanies their implementation;

c) it handles applications for contributions and makes recommendations to the department;

d) it can financially support training and continuing education courses for course leaders;

e) it can offer leisure events itself if needed;

f) it ensures the supervision of the offerings.

4. The commission may consult expert individuals for deliberations.

1. Contributions may be directed to institutions that

a) cannot claim other cantonal or federal contributions;

b) tailor their leisure offerings to individuals as per Art. 3;

c) make their leisure offerings freely accessible to all individuals as per Art. 3;

d) are willing to collaborate with other supporting institutions and coordinate leisure offerings mutually;

e) provide an adequate personal contribution;

f) offer activities that align with the purpose of leisure engagement;

g) transparently disclose their costs and work results.

1. Contributions are granted

a) to recreational events that include at least five participants;

b) for the preparation and introduction costs of programs newly offered by an institution at the suggestion of the Commission.

1. In justified cases, a contribution may also be granted towards material costs.

1. Any person claiming contributions under this Commission Resolution must submit an application for contributions to the Commission, including a cost estimate, description of the offering, designation of responsible management, and estimated number of participants.

2. If the application exceeds the financial authority of the Commission, the Commission shall forward the application with a recommendation to the Department.

3. The providers of offerings are obligated to present a detailed account with supporting documents after holding an event for which contributions have been assured.

1. There is no legal entitlement to the allocation of contributions.

2. Contributions unjustly received must be refunded.

1. The funds are to be approved through the annual budget.

2. Districts, school communities, and church communities may participate in the costs.

1. The department shall issue the necessary regulations for the implementation of this decision of the standing commission.

1. This Resolution of the Statutory Commission enters into force upon adoption by the Statutory Commission.