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§ 11 Gesetz über das Stimm- und Wahlrecht (StWG) - Wahlbüro der Gemeinde
Abstimmungen und Wahlen an der Urne - Gemeinsame Bestimmungen
§ 11 StWG · Wahlbüro der Gemeinde
1. Das Wahlbüro der Gemeinde wird von der oder dem Vorsitzenden der Gemeindebehörde geleitet.
2. Das Sekretariat wird bei den Politischen Gemeinden durch die Gemeindeschreiberin oder den Gemeindeschreiber geführt, bei den übrigen Gemeinden durch die Schreiberin oder den Schreiber der Gemeindebehörde.
3. Die übrigen Mitglieder des Wahlbüros wählt die Gemeinde aus dem Kreis ihrer Stimmberechtigten. Die Mehrheit dieser Mitglieder darf nicht der Gemeindebehörde angehören.
4. Das Wahlbüro überwacht die Stimmabgabe und ermittelt die Ergebnisse von Abstimmungen und Wahlen. Es kann zur Ermittlung der Ergebnisse zusätzliche Personen beiziehen.
5. Die Urnenoffiziantinnen und Urnenoffizianten der Politischen Gemeinden können im gegenseitigen Einvernehmen auch von den Schul-, Bürger- und Kirchgemeinden sowie vom Kanton für die Stimmabgabe der Auslandschweizerinnen und -schweizer beigezogen werden.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (16)
52.2019.599 · ti (art. 11 cpv. 3 LDP)
Overseas Voter Timeliness Challenge in State Deputy Run-off Election
Cited in the reasoning to compare the cantonal law deadline logic with federal law, but not cited in the dispositive.
VPB 150000032 (Art. 11 Abs. 1 und 2 BPR)
Federal Council's Obligation to Inform and Align with Parliament on Referendum Proposals
These provisions detail the Federal Council's duty to provide explanations for referendum proposals and to ensure voters are sufficiently informed.
VPB 2001.2521 (Art. 11, al. 3, 3e phrase LDP)
Political Party Registration, Electronic Voting, and Electoral Reform Act
Used to set the deadline for publishing explanations of votes on the Internet.
JAAC 64.101 (Art. 11 Abs. 2 BPR)
Federal Council Explanations Not Subject to Judicial Review
This provision establishes that the Federal Council's explanatory statements on referendums are governmental acts against which no legal remedy is available, confirming established practice.
VPB du-11-ao-t-1999 (art. 11, al. 3, LDP)
Federal Council Circular on 1999 Constitutional Vote Irregularities and Validation
Cited to establish the prescribed deadline for voters to receive ballot papers and legitimation cards.
VPB du-11-ao-t-1999 (art. 11, al. 4, LDP)
Federal Council Circular on 1999 Constitutional Vote Irregularities and Validation
Cited to explain the possibility for cantons to authorize communes to send only one copy of voting texts and explanations per household.
52.1997.314 · ti (art. 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 30 LDP)
State Council Decision Upheld on Revocation of Mooring Buoy Authorization
These provisions of the LDP were cited in the preamble of the dispositive as the legal basis for the court's substantive review, confirming the grounds for dismissing the appeal.
52.1997.316 · ti (art. 10, 11, 12, 14, 17 LDP)
Appeal Against Revocation of Lake Mooring Authorizations Due to New Port Construction
These provisions governed the authorization for the special use of public property, which was the subject of the revocations being contested.
52.1996.91 · ti (art. 11 LDP)
Property Owner v. State Council (Pier Removal)
Cited in the final list of applied provisions, concerning authorizations vs. concessions for special use.
52.1995.488 · ti (art. 11 LDP)
Property Owner v. State Council: Public Domain Use Fee Review
Cited in the concluding provisions list, relevant to concessions/authorizations.
VPB 94-3221 (Art. 11 Abs. 2BPR)
Civil Servants' Political Communication and Interpellation
Applies to federal referendums, mandating the federal council to defend the proposal during the campaign.
VPB 94-3503 (Art. 11 Abs. 2BPR)
Ofcom Approval of Telecommunication Devices and Regulatory Scope
Cited as a specific instance of the obligation to inform the public, particularly concerning federal referendums.
VPB 94-1140 (Art. 11 Abs. 2 BPR)
Federal Council Defends Information Dissemination on Health Insurance Law
Cited as the basis for the government's obligation to inform the public during referendum campaigns.
RRE Nr 2483 · lu (Art. 11 Abs. 2 BPR)
Cantonal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Federal Explanatory Text Challenge
Cited to establish that the Federal Council's explanations are not acts of a cantonal authority, meaning the appeal is not admissible.
VPB 90-365 (Art. 11 Abs. 2 BPR)
Federal Council Decisions on Popular Rights and Gender Equality Reports
This provision governs the preparation of the popular vote on an EEA treaty, which includes informing the public about the consequences for direct democracy.