Equality Ordinance (GlV) (GlV)

1. The Office for Gender Equality is managed within the Presidential Department.

2. The appointment of the head is made after consultation with the Gender Equality Commission.

1. To assess the impact of cantonal draft legislation on equality, the departments shall inform the Equality Office about draft legislation that might be relevant to equality.

1. In the allocation of state contributions, evidence of compliance with wage equality between women and men may be required.

2. The Office for Equality sets the requirements for the evidence, especially the instrument to be used. The requirements are subject to approval by the Government Council.

1. In the context of state contribution relationships, equal pay audits can be conducted.

2. The competent authority for equality is responsible for conducting the audits. It may appoint third parties to carry out the audits.

1. The Equality Commission is administratively assigned to the Presidential Department.

2. The Commission Secretariat is managed by the Office for Equality.

1. The Gender Equality Commission consists of nine members, including the presidency.

2. The members should possess expertise in gender equality issues and complement each other in their professional knowledge.

1. The Executive Council elects the members of the Equality Commission for a term of four years. Re-election is possible up to three times.

2. The Department of the Presidency submits election proposals to the Executive Council.

1. The Presidium of the Equal Opportunities Commission shall be appointed by the Government Council.

2. Otherwise, the Equal Opportunities Commission shall constitute itself.

1. The Gender Equality Commission advises the Office for Gender Equality in fulfilling its duties, particularly regarding the development and implementation of the action plan in accordance with § 5 para. 2 lit. a in conjunction with § 4 para. 3 of the Gender Equality Act (KGlG).

2. It independently expresses its views on gender equality issues.

1. The Gender Equality Commission and the Office for Gender Equality coordinate with each other in the fulfillment of their tasks.

2. The Office for Gender Equality participates in the meetings of the Gender Equality Commission in an advisory capacity.