Agreement between the Cantons of Appenzell A.Rh. and St. Gallen on primary school conditions in Schönengrund and St. Peterzell
Table of Provisions (7)
Statutory Text (7 Articles)
1. The municipality of Schönengrund, located in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and the school district of St. Peterzell, located in St.Gallen, are authorized to form an intermunicipal association for the joint operation of a primary school in Schönengrund.
2. The organization of the association, as well as the rights and duties of the member municipalities towards each other and towards the association, shall be established in a contract. This contract requires approval by the competent authorities of the cantons of Appenzell A.Rh. and St. Gallen and shall enter into force after mutual approval.
1. The association possesses its own legal personality as a public-law corporation in accordance with Article 52 of the Swiss Civil Code. Its registered office is located at the current residence of the president.
1. The regulations of the Canton of Appenzell A.Rh. shall apply to the administration of the primary school. The provisions of the contracting cantons regarding state contributions are reserved.
2. The educational objectives are aligned with the curriculum, which is authoritative for the transition to the seventh school year at the graduation school in St. Peterzell and the secondary school in St. Peterzell.
3. The supervision of the primary school is exercised by the authorities of the Canton of Appenzell A.Rh. The competent authorities of the Canton of St. Gallen are authorized to conduct school visits.
1. The operational contributions from the contracting cantons are paid directly to the association municipalities. Regarding the state construction contributions, the contracting cantons agree on a case-by-case basis. Special agreements between the contracting cantons regarding state contributions remain reserved.
1. Disputes between the participating municipalities themselves or between the association and a member municipality are to be submitted to the Department of Education of the Canton of Appenzell A.Rh. for mediation and discussed with the Department of Education of the Canton of St. Gallen. The decision rests with the Government Council of the Canton of Appenzell A.Rh.
1. Disputes between the contracting cantons regarding the interpretation and application of this agreement are to be submitted to the Federal Court in accordance with Article 113, Section 2 of the Federal Constitution.
1. This Agreement shall enter into force upon its signing and bear the date on which the second signatory, the Canton of St. Gallen, affixes its signature.