Questão jurídica principal
Which authority is competent for the lottery decision on a kinship-based resignation from the cantonal parliament under Art. 51 KV?
Decisão extraída
The Government Council is competent to carry out the lottery decision.
Fundamentação extraída
Art. 51 KV excludes related persons from simultaneous membership in the cantonal parliament and provides for a lottery if necessary. The law does not expressly assign the lottery decision. Cantonal parliamentary elections are cantonal elections, and the Government Council is the canton’s highest executive authority. Because the matter also concerns two different municipalities, competence lies with the Government Council.