Ordinance on Space Utilization in the Government Building (VRG) - Users (VRG)

1. The premises in the government building are primarily available to the district council, the government council, the cantonal administration, the special authorities, and the courts.

2. The use of the premises by the users according to paragraph 1 is free of charge.

3. The premises can be used by third parties for a fee for non-commercial events of public interest.

4. The use of the premises generally follows the office hours of the state chancellery and can, exceptionally, occur in the evenings, on Saturdays, and Sundays.

1. The following premises may be utilized

a. the District Council Hall for up to 99 persons;

b. the foyer and cafeteria for up to 100 persons;

c. the Schleifenberg meeting room for up to 28 persons;

d. the Schauenburgflue meeting room for up to 24 persons;

e. the Sichtern meeting room for up to 18 persons;

f. the Galmshübel meeting room for up to 12 persons;

g. the Bienenberg meeting room for up to 18 persons;

h. the forecourt subject to agreement.

1. For the use of the premises, including technical infrastructure and prior instruction, the following fees will be charged

| | | per hour | flat rate for more than 6 hours per day |

|---|---|---|---|

| a. | Council Hall | CHF 100.- | CHF 600.- |

| b. | Foyer and Cafeteria without meeting room | CHF 70.- | CHF 420.- |

| c. | Schleifenberg Meeting Room | CHF 70.- | CHF 420.- |

| d. | Schauenburgflue Meeting Room | CHF 50.- | CHF 300.- |

| e. | Sichtern Meeting Room | CHF 40.- | CHF 240.- |

| f. | Galmshübel Meeting Room | CHF 30.- | CHF 180.- |

| g. | Bienenberg Meeting Room | CHF 40.- | CHF 240.- |

| h. | Forecourt | CHF 40.- | CHF 240.- |

| i. | all premises | n. a. | CHF 1500.- |

2. An additional charge of CHF 150.- per day will be levied for events held on Saturdays and Sundays.

3. The fee for events hosted by political parties and organizations with a charitable purpose may be waived. The weekend surcharge must be paid in any case. The final decision on requests for fee waivers or reductions is made by the Clerk of the Council.

4. An additional fee may be agreed upon for the use of the Council Hall's technical equipment.

1. Cancellations must be communicated in writing.

2. In the case of short-term cancellations up to 4 days or less before the start of the event or in the case of no-shows, up to 50% of the fee may be charged.

1. Requests for the use of premises must be submitted in writing to the State Chancellery. In particular, the application must specify the desired rooms, the type, timing, and duration of the event, the number of participants or expected attendees, and the contact information of a responsible person.

2. Requests will be considered according to the date of their receipt.

1. The application may be granted subject to terms and conditions.

2. The State Chancellery issues a usage regulation.

1. Users shall be liable for any damage and for the improper triggering of the fire alarm and intrusion detection system.

2. The use of the premises may be conditioned upon the existence of liability insurance.

1. In the event of loss or non-return of the access badge, a fee of CHF 30 per badge will be charged.

1. Support by employees of the State Chancellery regarding the technical infrastructure during events is generally limited to the counter's opening hours and must be discussed in advance with the State Chancellery.