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Art. 21 Autonomy and duties
1 The four research institutes within the ETH Domain (EMPA, EAWAG, PSI and WSL) are autonomous public-law entities established by the Confederation and have their own legal personality. 2 They shall conduct research within their specified field and provide scientific and technical services. 3 To the extent of their capacities, the four research institutes within the ETH Domain shall make themselves available to higher education institutions for the purpose of teaching and research.
Art. 22 Establishment and closure
Research institutes within the ETH Domain may be established or closed by Federal Assembly ordinance.
Art. 22 — Amended by No I of the FA of 21 March 2003, in force since 1 Jan. 2004 (AS 2003 4265; BBl 2002 3465).
Art. 23 Applicable law
In the absence of any separate statutory provision relating to the four research institutes within the ETH Domain, the provisions relating to the two federal institutes of technology apply analogously.