Cantonal Council of Appenzell Ausserrhoden

The cantonal council issues all fundamental and important provisions in the form of laws.

Basic provisions for the cantonal council can be found in the Constitution of Appenzell Ausserrhoden [de].

The council exercises supreme power, subject to the rights of the people.

It passes laws and supervises the state bodies of the canton, i.e. the Government Council, courts and other authorities.

The office of the cantonal council initially consists of the president and two vice-presidents; they are elected in a constitutive meeting in June for a period of one year.

[3] Since the cantonal councils are elected in 19 of 20 constituencies using the majority system, the strength of the parties plays only a minor role.