Article 10 Ordinance on Administrative Justice (VRPV) - Representation

1. The parties may be represented by a representative unless personal action or appearance is required.

2. In the proceedings before the High Court, professional party representation is governed by the Lawyers Ordinance (RB [9.2321](https://rechtsbuch.ur.ch/data/9.2321/de)).

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Additionally, persons are authorized to provide professional representation in tax and social security matters if they can demonstrate specific knowledge in the relevant subject area, the necessary knowledge of procedural law, and that they meet the personal qualifications as per Article 8 of the Federal Act on the Free Movement of Lawyers (SR [935.61](https://db.clex.ch/link/Bund/935.61/de)) by analogy. The High Court regulates the specifics in a regulation (RB [2.2347](https://rechtsbuch.ur.ch/data/2.2347/de)).

3. At the request of the authority, the representative must present a written power of attorney. Lawyers are considered to possess a power of attorney from the party they represent.

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