Commentaries: Art. 62

The Confederation shall inform the public in the Official Federal Gazette about agreements that are brought to its knowledge.
The department responsible examines whether or not an agreement is in accordance with the law and interests of the Confederation. It shall inform the cantons that are party to the agreement of the result within two months following publication of the information in terms of paragraph 1. Cantons that are not party to the agreement (third-party cantons) shall inform the contracting parties of any objections they may have within the same time period.
If objections exist, the department or third-party cantons shall attempt to reach an amicable solution with the cantons that are party to the agreement.
If no solution is reached, the Federal Council and third-party cantons may raise a formal objection with the Federal Assembly within six months following publication of the information in terms of paragraph 1.

Art. 62