Allocation and Determination of Responsibilities, Powers and Competence in European Countries

Responsibilities, powers and competences of several institutions of a State obviously depend upon the political structure of the respective State. This elaboration describes three different States which in the broadest sense are based upon the same principle, but nevertheless arrive at different specifications.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• A. Introduction
• B. General Explanations
• C. Allocation and Determination of Responsibilities, Powers and Competence in the Federal Republic of Germany
  • I. The Federalistic Structure of the German Political System and its Characteristics
    • 1. Cooperative Federalism
    • 2. Political Integration
  • II. The Responsibilities, Powers and Competence of the Federation and the Federal States
    • 1. Legislation of the Federation and the Federal States
      • a) Exclusive Legislation
      • b) Concurrent Legislation
        • aa) Art. 72 section 1 GG
        • bb) Art. 72 section 2 GG
        • cc) Art. 72 section 3 GG
    • 2. Executive Authorities of the Federation and the Federal States
      • a) Executive Authorities on Federal Level
      • b) Executive Authorities on Federal State Level
    • 3. Judicature
      • a) Judicature on the Federal Level
        • aa) Federal Courts
        • bb) The Federal Constitutional Court
      • b) Judicature on the Federal State Level
  • III. The Responsibilities, Powers and Competence of Municipal Authorities
    • 1. Duties and Responsibilities of Municipal Authorities
      • a) Tasks within the Own Sphere of Influence
        • (1) Optional Tasks
        • (2) Compulsory Tasks
      • b) Tasks within the Devolved Sphere of Influence
    • 2. Forms of Administrative Action of Municipal Authorities
• D. Allocation and Determination of Responsibilities, Powers and Competence in the Austrian Republic
  • I. The Political System of the Austrian Republic
  • II. The Responsibilities, Powers and Competence of the Federation
    • 1. Legislation
    • 2. Executive
    • 3. Judiciary
  • III. The Responsibilities, Powers and Competence of the Federal States
    • 1. Legislation
    • 2. Executive
  • IV. The Responsibilities, Powers and Competence of the Districts
  • V. The Responsibilities, Powers and Competence of Municipal Authorities
    • 1. Own Sphere of Influence
    • 2. Devolved Sphere of Influence
• E. Allocation and Determination of Responsibilities, Powers and Competence in Switzerland
  • I. Switzerland: A Nation of Will
  • II. Federalism in Switzerland
  • III. The Function of Municipalities in Switzerland

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This document aims to provide an overview of the allocation and determination of responsibilities, powers, and competence in the legal systems of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, focusing on the role of municipal authorities within these systems. The document also explores the federalistic structures and principles that underpin these systems and how they impact the distribution of power and responsibility.

• Federalism and its impact on the distribution of powers
• Allocation of responsibilities, powers, and competence in different levels of government
• The role of municipal authorities in the legal systems of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
• The characteristics and principles of cooperative federalism
• The interplay between federal, state, and local levels of government

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The document starts with a general introduction and then delves into the allocation and determination of responsibilities, powers, and competence in the Federal Republic of Germany. It analyzes the German political system, its federalistic structure, and the responsibilities, powers, and competence of the federation and the federal states. The chapter also discusses the specific roles of legislative, executive, and judicial authorities at both the federal and state levels. It further examines the responsibilities, powers, and competence of municipal authorities in Germany, including their own tasks, devolved tasks, and forms of administrative action.

The following chapter focuses on the Austrian Republic, outlining its political system, the responsibilities, powers, and competence of the federation, federal states, districts, and municipal authorities. The document then turns to the Swiss context, highlighting Switzerland's unique political system, the role of federalism, and the function of municipalities within the Swiss legal framework.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This document explores the concepts of federalism, decentralization, competence allocation, responsibilities, powers, municipal authorities, legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, and legal systems of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Details

• Author: Wolfgang Tiede (Author)
• Publication Year: 2007
• Pages: 21
• Catalog Number: V169721
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640881079
• ISBN (Book): 9783640881222
• Language: English
• Tags: allocation determination responsibilities powers competence european countries