Art. 1b Judicial Organisation Act (GOG) - c. Management, Allocation of Responsibilities, and Representation

1. The Cantonal Council elects one of the court presidencies as the executive High Court Presidency for a term of four years.

2. The executive High Court Presidency represents the High Court externally and manages the court's administration. It is also responsible for the court's management.

3. The court presidencies regulate the distribution of cases and other organizational matters by means of a regulation. The following principles must be observed

a. Entire areas of responsibility must be definitively assigned to the presidencies;

b. The presidencies handle their areas of responsibility separately and independently from one another;

c. Each presidency is responsible for directing procedures within its areas of responsibility.

4. They represent each other. In cases of absence, they may also be represented by the vice-presidents or by another member of the High Court.

5. The Judicial Administration Commission of the Cantonal Council approves the regulation of the court presidencies.

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