The ruling was substantiated as follows: „According to the Constitution, local self-government is based on the idea of a community that is responsible for solving the problems of the said community and managing its affairs.
Põhjendati seda otsust aga järgmiselt: „Põhiseaduse järgi on kohaliku omavalitsuse aluseks idee kogukonnast, kelle ülesandeks on lahendada selle kogukonna probleeme ja korraldada kogukonna elu.