Federal Constitution of the Swiss ConfederationEnglish is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force. |
Art. 43a Principles for the allocation and fulfilment of state tasks
1The Confederation only undertakes tasks that the Cantons are unable to perform or which require uniform regulation by the Confederation. 2The collective body that benefits from a public service bears the costs thereof. 3The collective body that bears the costs of a public service may decide on the nature of that service. 4Universally provided services must made be available to every person in a comparable manner. 5State tasks must be fulfilled economically and in accordance with demand. 1 Adopted by the popular vote on 28 Nov. 2004, in force since 1 Jan. 2008 (FCD of 3 Oct 2003, FCD of 26 Jan. 2005, FCD of 7 Nov. 2007; AS 2007 5765; BBl 2002 2291, 2003 6591, 2005 951). |