**Art. 1 Contribution Regulations - Principle**

1. The municipality of Glarus Nord promotes and supports activities and projects of associations and similar organizations, as well as of individuals, when they are of public interest.

1. The cultural policy and cultural promotion of the municipality of Glarus Nord is based on the Constitution of the Canton of Glarus, particularly on Art. 40 Promotion of Culture, Adult Education, Youth Work, Para. 1: "The canton and the municipalities shall promote cultural, artistic, and scientific creation," as well as on the Municipal Regulations of Glarus Nord, particularly on Art. 4 Tasks, Para. 5: "The municipality shall take measures to preserve and promote cultural life in the villages and the municipality."

2. The cultural offerings are based on individual initiative and are aimed at all segments of the population. Village and municipal life, with its associations and projects, is supported through suitable structures. We safeguard cultural heritage and also promote the identity of Glarus Nord.

3. Associations and groups form an important basis for the cultural, sporting, and social life of the municipality of Glarus Nord. They contribute significantly to a good quality of life, to the identity, and to the sense of community among the municipal residents.

4. Activities that lead to the aforementioned positive development of community life in the municipality will therefore be promoted and supported within the scope of the municipality's capabilities with non-material, but also with direct financial contributions. Youth promotion is of particular importance in this regard.

1. The proactive initiative of associations and groups forms the prerequisite for support. This contribution regulation establishes the framework conditions for a cultural, sporting, and social community life in the municipality of Glarus Nord.

2. The preservation of existing village culture – and its promotion – are carried out by the village commissions. In village-related matters, associations and groups (incl. private organizers) must therefore always contact the respective village commissions.

3. Ecclesiastical institutions, although not comparable to village associations, are treated the same as local associations with regard to rental of premises and other material support (e.g., beer garden sets, market stalls, signage, etc.).

4. The municipality of Glarus Nord distinguishes the following types of support

a) Performance agreement for a recurring contribution exceeding CHF 3,000.00;

b) Association contribution (e.g., annual contribution);

c) Infrastructure (e.g., waiver of hall rental fees, market stalls, beer garden benches);

d) Services (e.g., assistance with event organization).

1. The relevance of associations, groups, individuals, and activities, and their public interest for the municipality of Glarus Nord, will be individually clarified and determined for each grant application by the GJK Department with the relevant stakeholders. For associations, the respective village commission will be particularly involved.

2. For this purpose, the cost-benefit analysis study conducted by Migros Culture Producer in ten Swiss municipalities for the area of association support will be used. It describes seven benefit effects from the municipality's perspective. These can also be used to validate the overall benefit of an association for the municipality. However, the effects are not sharply distinguishable from one another; they also have different time horizons. For example, the activation effect is not immediately, but only after a certain time, measurable/noticeable (Hürzeler, 2010, p. 41)

a) Efficiency Effect: Associations have the opportunity to provide various services/offers more cost-effectively and/or with higher quality than public authorities.

b) Prevention Effect: Through sporting and social activities, associations can reduce health risks and/or social risks.

c) Financing Effect: Associations achieve a high willingness to donate from private individuals as well as commercial enterprises. With their broad financial base, associations can offer complementary and supplementary services, thereby enriching the municipality's offerings.

d) Revenue Effects: Activities of associations can generate additional revenue in municipalities. Residents are attracted to the village due to its appeal, thereby securing tax revenues.

e) Quality Effect: The attractiveness of living and the quality of life are enhanced by an association's offerings.

f) Networking/Innovation Effects: Social engagement gains structure through associations, and in addition, the networking of members and non-members is promoted, and a faster flow of information can be achieved.

g) Activation Effects: The citizens of a municipality are activated for political and social engagement. The promotion of associations can be understood as fostering young talent for municipal politics.

1. Based on the aforementioned factors and how they are assessed, the relevance or public interest for the municipality of Glarus Nord can be determined.

a) * ...

b) As a rule, activities and projects within the municipal area are supported. Exceptions are possible within the framework of overarching solidarity or particular public interest.

c) The municipality of Glarus Nord may grant financial contributions or in-kind and personnel services within the scope of the funds provided in the budget.

d) The financial resources that can be used for the promotion of culture and sports in the municipality of Glarus Nord are determined by the budget of the municipality of Glarus Nord, which is to be approved annually by the municipal assembly.

1. Contributions may be granted for activities and projects if they meet at least one of the following guiding principles for the municipality or village

Thematic Area | Criterion | Explanation

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Aligns with the municipality's philosophy | Own Contribution | Volunteer work, membership fees, no admission charge, little or no municipal support, use of own club materials, low club assets

Aligns with the municipality's philosophy | In Public Service | Available upon request

Pertains to the category of sports, culture, or social affairs | Thematic Eligibility | Generally, local association, association active across several villages, nationally/internationally significant

Is of public interest | Strong Commitment | Provides public services

Strong connection to the municipality or village, contributes to identity creation | Promotion of internal cohesion | Tradition, identification

Strong connection to the municipality or village, contributes to identity creation | Contribution to positive external image | Serves as an ambassador for the municipality

Strong connection to the municipality or village, contributes to identity creation | "Industry exclusivity" within the municipality/village | Uniqueness, originality, effectiveness, professionalism

Youth | Youth Promotion | Training for leadership roles, youth care/promotion

Health and Prevention | For the promotion of general public health | Prevention, addiction combat, senior care

Integration and Inclusion | Promotion of Integration | Open membership structure, active efforts for inclusion

2. No eligibility for contributions, or not supported, are

Thematic Area | Guiding Principle | Criterion

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Religious orientation (with the exception of established churches) | Primarily religiously oriented (promotional campaign) | Not public

Political orientation | Primarily political or party-related | Not public

Economic interest | Profitable for the organizer (individual enrichment) | Commercial events, possibly financed by third parties

External associations competing with local ones | Equivalent local offer available | Associations without regular activities within the municipality/village, same offer as a village association

Already sufficiently supported | Funds available | Already receives support from the municipality, canton, or third parties

Hierarchy / Structure | Internal club cash flow | Where an association is already supported communally, a cantonal umbrella organization does not also receive support. Where an association is already supported cantonally, a national umbrella organization does not also receive support. International organizations are only supported in extreme cases (municipal council decisions)

Bylaws * | Bylaw-compliant | The association must comply with its bylaws. The board must consist of at least three persons.

Association Capital * | Sufficient association capital available | Associations with sufficient association capital to sustain the association for several years (at least 2 years) will not be supported.

1. Applications, using the standardized form, must be submitted to the competent village committee or, in the case of regional events or projects, directly to the Society Department. This applies to

a) recurring contributions as well as

b) one-off contributions for special events or projects.

2. For budgeting purposes, applications exceeding CHF 2,000.00 should, whenever possible, be submitted by the end of May of the preceding year at the latest.

3. Applications must be submitted at least 2 months prior to the execution of a project or event. No support will be granted retroactively.

4. The applicant must provide information regarding the current assets of the association or group.

5. The proportionality of the requested contribution will be assessed based on the association's financial statements or the group's asset information.

6. For projects and events, a project description including a financing plan with details on own contributions, expected revenues, requested and committed third-party contributions must be submitted with the application.

1. Competence for Processing Applications

Village commissions are responsible for processing applications from the villages. Within the framework of their budget, they decide on recurring and one-off contributions. Applications falling outside the budget of the village commissions are forwarded by them to the competent department.

**2. Decision-Making Authority for Applications**

Applications from CHF 2,000.00, as well as contributions for projects of regional importance, are decided by the competent body according to Appendix 1 of the municipal constitution.

**3. Annual Report on Contributions**

Each year, the Social Affairs Department compiles a list of all contributions approved in the previous year and submits it to the municipal council and the village commissions.

1. Contributions are made in accordance with the gross principle. The gross principle states that all services – including those in kind – are charged. This includes the following forms

a) recurring contributions;

b) one-off contributions;

c) deficit guarantees (with a defined maximum);

d) promotional awards;

e) in-kind and personnel services;

f) anniversary contributions.

2. In-kind services include, among others, the provision of infrastructure. The provided infrastructure and its conditions are stipulated in the "Regulations for the Use of Public Infrastructure of the Municipality of Glarus Nord". Infrastructures contained therein or special needs must be applied for in a separate request.

3. Anniversary contributions are granted upon application. The amount is based on the number of years and corresponds to CHF 10.00 per year of the association's existence. An anniversary contribution is paid every 25 years (e.g., 25 years: CHF 250.00; 50 years: CHF 500.00). The association reports its own anniversary to the competent village commission.

4. Associations in their first year of existence generally receive no support. However, in-kind services can be provided as start-up support. The association must prove itself. Newly founded associations can receive start-up funding in the form of earmarked in-kind services from the municipality upon recommendation of the village commission.

1. Counter-prestations such as being named as a sponsor, the hanging of banners, advertisements in commemorative publications, etc., can be agreed upon or corresponding performance agreements can be concluded.

2. For a recurring financial contribution exceeding CHF 3,000.00, the Department of Society shall conclude a performance agreement with the applying institution, which shall be approved by the competent body according to Annex 1 of the Municipal Constitution of Glarus Nord.

1. Village Commissions are representatives of a village designated by the Municipal Council (usually 3 persons per village, for Filzbach, Obstalden, and Mühlehorn 1 person each) who are responsible for the preservation of village culture in accordance with the regulations.

2. Each Village Commission has a budget determined by the department, so that it can support village culture in accordance with the regulations.

1. There is no legal entitlement to any contributions.

2. Legal protection is governed by the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.