Purpose

1. This regulation governs the organization and duties of the Design Commission.

1. The Design Commission consists of five to seven interdisciplinary professionals, who are elected by the Municipal Council for a term of four years. One member is elected as the Chairperson.

2. Members of the Municipal Council and employees of the Department of Construction and Environment are excluded from membership.

3. The exclusion and recusal rules according to the administrative judicial procedure of the Canton of Glarus apply.

4. By virtue of their office and in an advisory capacity, the head of the Construction and Environment department, the responsible member of the Municipal Council, and the record keeper participate in commission meetings.

1. The Design Commission is assigned to the Department of Construction and Environment and reports directly to the Municipal Council.

2. The Commission generally meets monthly. Meetings are convened by the Head of Construction and Environment.

3. Secretarial services are provided by employees of the Department of Construction and Environment.

1. Compensation is governed by the Ordinance on the Remuneration of Municipal and Teaching Staff as well as the Members of Authorities and Commissions of the Municipality of Glarus Nord (Salary Ordinance).

1. The Design Commission is an advisory commission to the Municipal Council without its own competencies.

2. The Design Commission evaluates projects according to Art. 46 and specific classification issues according to Art. 47 Para. 1 RBG, as well as according to Art. 2 of the Municipal Building Regulations.

3. The Design Commission assesses the urban planning and architectural compatibility and overall positive impact of the projects submitted to it. It accompanies projects from the preliminary study to the building application.

4. The Design Commission submits its evaluations to the Municipal Council.