Commentaries: Art. 38

The Oversight Authority fulfils its tasks professionally independently.
It is subject to the administrative supervision of the Federal Council. The latter exercises its supervision primarily by:
1. electing and recalling the members of the Board of Directors and its chairwoman or chairman;
2. approving the reasons and termination of the employment relationship with the Chief Executive;
3. approving the affiliation contract with PUBLICA;
4. approving the annual report;
5. approving the strategic goals;
6. annually verifying the fulfilment of the strategic objectives;
7. granting discharge to the Board of Directors.
The Oversight Authority regularly discusses its strategic goals and the fulfilment of its tasks with the Federal Council.