1 The cantonal government shall issue a decision on an appeal within ten days of receipt of the appeal petition.
2 If the cantonal government establishes, whether on the basis of the appeal or in the course of its own duties, that there have been irregularities, it shall issue the orders required to remedy the deficiencies established, if possible prior to the conclusion of the election or popular vote procedure.
2bis The cantonal government shall reject any appeals on matters relating to popular votes or elections without conducting a detailed investigation if the irregularities complained of are not sufficient either in their nature or in their extent to have a material influence on the result of the vote as a whole.1
3 The cantonal government shall give notice of its decision and any rulings issued in accordance with Articles 34-38 and 61 paragraph 2 of the Administrative Procedure Act 2 and shall notify the Federal Chancellery.3
1 Inserted by No I of the Federal Act of 18 March 1994, in force since 15 Nov. 1994 (AS 1994 2414; BBl 1993 III 445). 2 SR 172.021 3 Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 18 March 1994, in force since 15 Nov. 1994 (AS 1994 2414; BBl 1993 III 445).
