Kanton Glarus (BEV)

Purpose

1 The agreement aims to financially support Roman Catholic parishes in the cantons of Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden and Nidwalden, Glarus and Graubünden, in order to enable newcomers to the profession a mentored entry into the professional practice of the Diocese of Chur.

Co-financing of Expenses

1 The following expenses may be co-financed for professional induction within the Diocese of Chur

a. Graduates of the Institute for Religious Education (RPI) in postgraduate studies

a maximum of 20 percent of the salary;

b. Participants in the professional induction of the Diocese of Chur

a maximum of 20 percent of the salary;

c. Persons originating from another cultural background who require induction into ecclesiastical conditions

a maximum of 20 percent of the salary;

d. Graduates of the Dual Study Program for Pastoral Care Workers

a maximum of 20 percent of the salary;

e. Mentors of new professionals: contribution to training costs.

2 Co-financing is provided upon application by a parish (Kirchgemeinde), which must meet the following conditions

a. Creation of a practical induction position;

b. Provision of the necessary working hours (Pensen) for the accompaniment and supervision of new professionals.

3 The annual determination of the effective contribution amount is the responsibility of the Management Commission. It is also guided by the available funds within the scope of the budget.

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Financing of the Professional Introduction

1 The funds for the co-financing of the professional introduction are provided by

a. Contributions from the Diocese of CHF 100,000 annually;

b. Contributions from the Cantonal Churches of CHF 0.50 annually per member

according to the number of their members (based on the annual survey

of the Roman Catholic Central Conference [RKZ]);

c. Donations from third parties.

2 Payment is made in two equal installments, one at the end of May and the other at the end of November.

Steering Committee

1 The administration is the responsibility of a steering committee. It consists of one representative from each of the cantonal ecclesiastical bodies participating in the agreement and two representatives appointed by the Diocese of Chur in collaboration with the three diocesan regions. The term of office is four years in each case; substitute members for departing members shall join for the remainder of the current term of office.

2 The representatives of the cantonal ecclesiastical bodies participating in the agreement collectively hold a voting power of 50 percent, equally distributed among the bodies. The two representatives of the Diocese of Chur each hold a voting power of 25 percent. A majority of votes is required to allocate funds for co-financing the professional introduction. In all other respects, the steering committee constitutes itself.

3 In collaboration with the Diocese of Chur, it designates the training parishes.

4 It collects contributions, seeks donations from third parties, and determines the contributions to be disbursed.

5 It may commission a secretariat for the collection of contributions, the processing of applications, the disbursement of contributions for services, administration, and accounting.

6 The steering committee generally operates on a voluntary basis. Documented expenses will be reimbursed.

Budget and Annual Statement of Accounts

1 The Management Commission shall annually prepare a budget, an annual statement of accounts, and an activity report for submission to the Biberbrugg Conference. The representatives of the cantonal ecclesiastical bodies participating in the agreement are responsible for the respective enactment or approval.

2 The annual statement of accounts shall be audited by the Finance Commission of the Diocese of Chur.

Dispute Resolution

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1 Differences that cannot be resolved amicably and directly between the Management Commission and the applicant parish, as well as all other disputes arising from this agreement, shall be finally decided by an arbitration tribunal.

2 The arbitration tribunal shall consist of three arbitrators. One arbitrator shall be appointed by the cantonal ecclesiastical bodies participating in the agreement, and one by the Diocese of Chur. The two appointed arbitrators shall agree on a third arbitrator to act as chairperson. The chairperson shall have the casting vote.

3 The place of arbitration shall be Chur.

4 The language of the proceedings shall be German.

5 The substantive law applicable to the matter shall be Swiss Civil Law.

Entry into force and termination of the agreement

1 This agreement shall enter into force on July 1, 2025, upon approval by the Diocese of Chur

and the accession of at least two cantonal ecclesiastical corporations, representing

at least 120,000 Catholics. The Steering Committee shall regulate the transitional

provisions.

2 This agreement may be terminated by any contracting party at the end of a year, subject to

a notice period of twelve months.

3 If a contracting party withdraws, contributions for the year of withdrawal shall remain

due. The withdrawing party shall have no claim to the assets.

4 The remaining contracting parties shall decide whether, upon termination, the agreement

lapses or whether it is adapted accordingly.