Appenzell Innerrhoden

AI Gemeindeordnung

Formally: Gemeindeverfassungsgesetz vom 30. April 2000

Gemeindeverfassungsgesetz vom 30. April 2000, GS 142.010

Sunshine Score: 47/100 (moderate)
47/100

Sunshine Score

47/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 3 days, online posting required
Public Comment Required
Closed Sessions 8 permitted categories
Minutes Required, online posting required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
3 days

Online posting: Required

Public Participation

Public Comment
Required
Written Comment
Not allowed

Virtual Meetings

Member Remote Participation
Not allowed
Public Remote Comment
Not allowed

Closed Sessions

Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances

Permitted Categories

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required
Yes
Publication Deadline
30 days

Online posting: Required

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Standing to Sue
Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review
Enforcement Body
Kantonsgericht Appenzell I.Rh.

Scope

This law applies to:

  • Gemeinde
  • Commune

Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)

Notes

Appenzell Innerrhoden governs its communes under Gemeindeverfassungsgesetz vom 30. April 2000. The cantonal statute sets council-meeting procedures, notice periods, public attendance rules, and closed-session categories. Many smaller communes use the Gemeindeversammlung (town-meeting) model where residents vote directly; larger communes use a Gemeinderat / conseil communal (representative council). Cantonal constitutions also typically guarantee public access to council sessions. For the authoritative cantonal statute text, consult the canton's official Systematische Sammlung (SAR, RSF, RSG, BSG, etc.).

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The specific rules for Appenzell Innerrhoden may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.