1. État, peuple, Authorities » 13. Population and Territory » 132. Cantonal Territory

This law sets out the terms and conditions for the incorporation of the commune of Vellerat into the Republic and Canton of Jura.

1 The transfer of the municipality of Vellerat from the canton of Bern to the canton of Jura depends on the outcome of the popular consultations organized in accordance with Bernese law and federal law.

2 This law shall begin to take effect as soon as a majority of the electorate of Vellerat has voted in favor of the transfer of the municipality to the canton of Jura.

1 The modalities of reception for the municipality of Vellerat are subject to negotiations conducted with the Bernese authorities.

2 The negotiations concern administrative and judicial devolution as well as the division of assets.

The Government is tasked with

a) conducting negotiations with the Bernese authorities;

b) concluding and signing the necessary agreements on behalf of the State and its institutions;

c) establishing, by decree, the date of the incorporation of the Commune of Vellerat;

d) undertaking the necessary legislative adaptations, subject to the competencies of the Parliament;

e) carrying out any other actions that may prove necessary for the incorporation of the Commune of Vellerat;

f) presenting a final report to the Parliament on all the modalities of the incorporation of the Commune of Vellerat.

This law is subject to a mandatory referendum.

The Government establishes the entry into force of this law.