Guidelines for the accreditation of media and media professionals - Principle

1. Communication facilitates timely and factual reporting by the media.

1. These accreditation guidelines apply to the authorities and administration of the Canton of Zug. The judiciary authorities are exempt.

1. Accreditation is reserved for media and media professionals.

1. The accredited individuals shall simultaneously receive all parliamentary documents, press releases, invitations to press conferences and events to which the media are admitted, as well as the associated press materials.

1. The accredited individuals adhere to the professional codes of conduct of journalistic organizations and honor embargoes.

2. They report on the canton or provide media with the corresponding news.

1. Applications for accreditation must be submitted to the Communication Department.

2. The State Chancellery grants accreditation, provided that the medium or the media professional meets the requirements according to §§ 3 and 5.

3. The State Chancellery maintains a list of those accredited.

1. The State Chancellery may revoke accreditation, either temporarily or permanently, in the event of a breach of professional rules. In minor cases, a warning may be issued.

1. Unaccredited media and media professionals receive documents and information upon request.

2. Individuals or organizations interested in events in the Canton of Zug can subscribe to media releases and/or parliamentary proposals. The following applies to them

a) Subscribers are not equated with accredited individuals.

b) They generally receive cantonal council proposals and media releases at the same time as accredited individuals, but in the case of an embargo, only after it has expired.

c) They do not receive invitations to press conferences.

d) Subscription does not entail any additional specific rights or obligations.

3. The State Chancellery maintains a list of subscribers.