Local Council Jurisdiction Over Foster Care Permit Revocation

The appellate court reviewed a decision by a local council acting as the guardianship authority, which revoked a previously granted permit for foster care intended for later adoption. The court allowed the appeal, ruling that the local council lacked the necessary jurisdiction to revoke the permit because, according to the relevant cantonal ordinance and federal law, the authority responsible for granting the foster care permit for the purpose of adoption is also the sole competent authority for its revocation, specifically designating the district administrative office (Regierungsstatthalterin/Regierungsstatthalter) rather than the guardianship authority in such adoption-related cases.