Disputes may arise between local government bodies and citizens in relation to the considerable variety in the tasks vested in municipalities (elections and votes, land management and the enforcement of building law, waste management, schools, etc.).
The constant development of inter-municipal relations also raises legal problems, first and foremost between the municipalities involved; it is not uncommon to have to draft complex agreements to govern school districts, regional police forces or other tasks pooled by several municipalities, for which they have to share both decision making powers as well as costs. Relations with the canton can also result in similar scenarios requiring consideration of delicate legal issues, for example concerning the limits of their respective authority or public finance.
Expert lawyers at the firm r&associés are available to assist you in these matters.
