Appeal decisions and rulings 

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.

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.

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 of 20 December 1968 and shall notify the Federal Chancellery.