Constitution

In order to establish a political party at national or provincial level, any group of a minimum of one hundred citizens may appear before a notary public so that the latter shall insert the instrument relating to this act in their archives. When forming a party at cantonal level, the group may number more than fifty citizens provided that they are electors of the respective canton. 

The following must be included in the deed of constitution:

a) The names and capacities of all individuals who are members of the applicant group.

b) The names of the members of the provisional executive committee.

c) The provisional bylaws of the party which must formally comply with the requirements stipulated in Article 52 of this Act.