The Commission
- takes in particular position on geological matters of principle for the Federal Council and the departments of the Federal Administration
- provides a decision-making basis and
- guarantees a neutral evaluation of geological appraisals.
What is the Federal Geological Commission FGC?
The Federal Geological Commission (FGC) is a permanent extra-parliamentary commission, which advises the Federal Council on applied geology.
Composition of the FGC
The commission consists of experts external to the administration.
Secretariat
The secretariat of the commission is managed through the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo. The contact between the federal offices and the commission is ensured by the secretariat.
Legal framework
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Contact
Federal Geological Commission Secretariat
Beat Niederberger (Secretary)
Seftigenstrasse 264
CH-3084 Wabern
Tel +41 31 963 25 38
Fax +41 31 963 25 45
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