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Article 76
 

Deadlines and modalities of the disclosure obligation 


1 The following shall be submitted:



  1. the information specified in Article 76b every year;

  2. in the case of popular votes and elections to the National Council, the budgeted income 45 days before, and the final account of income and the monetary and non-monetary donations specified in Article 76c paragraph 2 letter b 60 days after the popular vote or election;

  3. in the case of elections to the Council of States, the final statement of income and the monetary and non-monetary donations specified in Article 76c paragraph 2 letter b 30 days after taking office.


2 Between the deadline for submitting the budgeted income and the date of the election or vote, the monetary and non-monetary donations specified in Article 76c paragraph 2 letter b shall be reported to the competent body without delay.


3 The monetary and non-monetary donations shall be shown separately in the budgeted income and in the final statement of income.


4 When reporting monetary and non-monetary donations worth more than 15,000 francs, the value and date of the benefit as well as the surname, first name and commune of residence or the business name and registered office of the donor must be stated.


5 The information specified in paragraph 4 shall be substantiated.


6 The Federal Council shall specify the form in which the information is reported.