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Section 1 ETH Board
Art. 24 Composition, election and dismissal
1 The Federal Council shall elect the following members of the ETH Board for a term of four years: a. the President; b. the Vice-President; c. a director of a research institute within ETH Domain; d. a member nominated by the ETHZ and EPFL Assemblies; e. five other members. 2 Re-election is permitted. 3 The ETHZ President and the EPFL President are ex officio members of the ETH Board. 4 The Federal Council may dismiss members of the ETH Board for good cause during their term of office.
Art. 24 — Amended by No I of the FA of 21 March 2003, in force since 1 Jan. 2004 (AS 2003 4265; BBl 2002 3465). Art. 24 — Amended by No I of the FA of 30 Sept. 2016, in force since 1 May 2017 (AS 2017 151; BBl 2016 3089). Para. 4 — Amended by No I of the FA of 30 Sept. 2016, in force since 1 May 2017 (AS 2017 151; BBl 2016 3089).
Art. 24a Committees
The ETH Board may form committees.
Art. 24a — Inserted by No I of the FA of 30 Sept. 2016, in force since 1 May 2017 (AS 2017 151; BBl 2016 3089).
Art. 24b Duty of diligence and loyalty
1 The members of the ETH Board shall carry out their tasks and duties with all due diligence and act in good faith to safeguard the interests of the ETH Domain. 2 The ETH Board shall take organisational measures to protect the interests of the ETH Domain and prevent conflicts of interest.
Art. 24b — Inserted by No I of the FA of 30 Sept. 2016, in force since 1 May 2017 (AS 2017 151; BBl 2016 3089).
Art. 24c Disclosure of vested interests
1 The members of the ETH Board shall disclose their vested interests before their election. 2 They shall immediately report changes in their vested interests to the EAER and the ETH Board. 3 If a vested interest is incompatible with membership on the ETH Board and the member retains the vested interest, then the EAER shall submit a request to the Federal Council for dismissal of that member. 4 The ETH Board shall provide information about the vested interests of its members in its annual report.
Art. 24c — Inserted by No I of the FA of 30 Sept. 2016, in force since 1 May 2017 (AS 2017 151; BBl 2016 3089).
Art. 25 Duties
1 The ETH Board shall: a. establish the strategy of the ETH Domain within the scope of the strategic objectives of the Federal Council; b. represent the ETH Domain in dealings with federal authorities; c. issue rules and regulations on the control process and carry out strategic control tasks; d. approve the development plans for the ETH Domain and monitor their implementation; e. carry out recruitment and elections falling under its responsibility; f. ... g. be responsible for coordination and planning in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 30 September 2011; h. issue its own rules of procedure; i. discharge other tasks assigned to it by virtue of this Act. 2 The ETH Board shall submit applications and proposals to the WBF on matters relating to the ETH Domain. If the WBF plans to deviate from proposals submitted by the ETH Board or if it presents its own proposals, it shall consult the ETH Board. 3 The ETH Board shall inform the two federal institutes of technology and the fo
Para. 1 let. a — Amended by No I of the FA of 30 Sept. 2016, in force since 1 May 2017 (AS 2017 151; BBl 2016 3089). Para. 1 let. e — Amended by Annex No 2 of the FA of 14 Dec. 2012, in force since 1 July 2013 (AS 2013 1493; BBl 2011 6703). Para. 1 let. f — Repealed by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, with effect from 1 Nov. 2021 (AS 2021 603; BBl 2020 715). Para. 1 let. g — Amended by Annex No II 3 of the Higher Education Act of 30 Sept. 2011, in force since 1 Jan. 2015 (AS 2014 4103; BBl 2009
Art. 25a Restriction of voting rights and recusal
1 Members in accordance with Article 24 paragraphs 1 letters c and d and 3 do not have the right to vote on the following matters at meetings of the ETH Board: a. the allocation of federal funding; b. proposed candidates for the ETHZ and EPFL presidents and the directors of the research institutes; c. … 2 The members of the ETH Board in accordance with Article 24 paragraph 1 letter c and paragraph 3 shall recuse themselves in relation to the following items of business: a. oversight matters in accordance with Article 25 paragraph 4; b. matters relating to financial supervision in accordance with Article 35ater.
Art. 25a — Inserted by No I of the FA of 19 March 2021, in force since 1 Nov. 2021 (AS 2021 603; BBl 2020 715). Para. 1 let. c — Repealed by No I of the FA of 27 Sept. 2024, with effect from 1 May 2025 (AS 2025 198; BBl 2024 900).
Art. 26 President of the ETH Board
1 The President of the ETH Board shall direct the activities of the ETH Board and take decisions assigned to the President under the rules of procedure. 2 The President shall represent the ETH Domain in its dealings with third parties.
Art. 26 — Amended by No I of the FA of 21 March 2003, in force since 1 Jan. 2004 (AS 2003 4265; BBl 2002 3465).
Art. 26a Advisory council
The ETH Board may appoint a scientific advisory council.
Art. 26a — Inserted by No I of the FA of 21 March 2003, in force since 1 Jan. 2004 (AS 2003 4265; BBl 2002 3465).
Art. 26b Staff
The ETH Board shall have its own administrative staff.
Art. 26b — Inserted by No I of the FA of 21 March 2003, in force since 1 Jan. 2004 (AS 2003 4265; BBl 2002 3465).
Section 2 Federal Institutes of Technology
Art. 27 Structure
1 ETHZ and EPFL shall each be comprised of an Executive Board, an Assembly, central bodies and teaching and research units. 2 The ETH Board shall define the principles governing the structure of ETHZ and EPFL. 3 …
Para. 2 — Amended by No I of the FA of 21 March 2003, in force since 1 Jan. 2004 (AS 2003 4265; BBl 2002 3465). Para. 3 — Repealed by Annex No 2 of the FA of 14 Dec. 2012, with effect from 1 July 2013 (AS 2013 1493; BBl 2011 6703).
Art. 28 ETHZ Executive Board and EPFL Executive Board
1 The ETHZ President and the EPFL President shall be appointed by the Federal Council at the proposal of the ETH Board. The term of office is four years. Reappointment is possible. 2 Appointment and non-reappointment shall take place at the discretion of the appointing authority. The decision not to reappoint must be announced four months in advance. The appointed person may under Article 14 paragraph 2 letter d of the Federal Personnel Act of 24 March 2000 seek to terminate employment at the end of each month as long as the four-month period of notice is adhered to. 3 The Federal Council shall regulate the requirements for payment of compensation in the case of no-fault termination of employment and in the case of termination by mutual consent. 4 The other members of the ETHZ Executive Board and the EPFL Executive Board shall be appointed by the ETH Board. The managerial function may be formalised in a separate terminable contract addendum to an existing employment contract. The emplo
Art. 28 — Amended by Annex No 2 of the FA of 14 Dec. 2012, in force since 1 July 2013 (AS 2013 1493; BBl 2011 6703). Para. 2 — SR 172.220.1
Art. 29 ETHZ President and EPFL President
1 The ETHZ President and the EPFL President have overall responsibility for management of their respective federal institute of technology. Each President shall report to the ETH Board. 2 The ETHZ President and the EPFL President are responsible for any relevant issue not specifically assigned to another body.
Art. 30 Conference of teaching staff
1 The Conference comprises teaching staff representatives. The Conference shall advise the Executive Board on issues relating to teaching staff as a whole. 2 Members of teaching staff determine the election procedure and rules of procedure of the Conference.
Art. 30 — Amended by No I of the FA of 21 March 2003, in force since 1 Jan. 2004 (AS 2003 4265; BBl 2002 3465).
Art. 31 Assemblies
1 ETHZ and EPFL each have an Assembly in which all groups of members are equally represented. 2 The ETHZ Assembly and the EPFL Assembly are each entitled to present motions on: a. legislative instruments issued by the ETH Board or its subordinate bodies regarding the federal institute of technology concerned; b. budgeting and planning and the creation/abolition of teaching and research units within the federal institute of technology concerned; c. structural and participation issues. 3 The ETHZ Assembly and the EPFL Assembly shall submit comments to the ETH Board regarding the Annual Report submitted by the ETHZ President and the EPFL President; they shall furthermore monitor participation and issue their own rules of procedure. The ETH Board may issue orders granting each Assembly additional responsibilities. 4 Motions from the ETHZ or EPFL Assembly requiring a decision by a higher-level body shall be transmitted to the latter via its corresponding Executive Board. The ETHZ or EPFL As
Para. 3 — Second sentence amended by No I of the FA of 21 March 2003, in force since 1 Jan. 2004 (AS 2003 4265; BBl 2002 3465).
Art. 32 Participation rights
1 Representatives of all groups of ETHZ or EPFL members affected by an issue shall participate in: a. the opinion-forming and pre-decision process, in particular with regard to issues relating to the teaching, research and planning within the federal institute of technology concerned; b. decisions on issues concerning their teaching and research units. 2 Each Executive Board shall provide comprehensive information to the members of the federal institute of technology concerned. The latter together with alumni organisations may submit proposals to any body. 3 Teaching and research units shall be run by bodies made up of representatives from the relevant groups of ETHZ and EPFL members. 4 In addition, the ETH Board shall regulate the scope of participation and its format.
Para. 4 — Amended by No I of the FA of 21 March 2003, in force since 1 Jan. 2004 (AS 2003 4265; BBl 2002 3465).