Ordinance on the Remuneration of Part-Time Members of Judicial Authorities (Remuneration Ordinance, BSV) (Besoldungsverordnung, BSV) - Subject Matter (BSV)

**1. This regulation governs the amount of the daily allowance, participation remuneration, and allowances, as well as further details regarding the compensation of part-time members of the judicial authorities according to Article 19, Paragraph 3 of the Court Organization Act.**

**1. Compensation for Part-Time Members of Judicial Authorities Consists of:**

a) a daily allowance when the involvement of part-time members of judicial authorities is associated with a meeting;

b) a participation fee per case when part-time members of judicial authorities participate in a circular decision;

c) an allowance to the daily allowance or participation fee when the involvement of part-time members is associated with leading the procedure;

d) a flat rate for case-independent expenses when the chairperson of the respective judicial authority is a part-time member.

1. The daily allowance compensates for expenses related to meetings, document review, and other activities conducted on the same day.

2. The entitlement to a full daily allowance exists regardless of the duration of the corresponding activities.

3. If the engagement lasts less than four hours, only half of the daily allowance is granted.

4. For the study of files, draft judgments, or judgment reasons on other days, the daily allowance can be increased by up to an additional daily allowance based on the justified time expenditure.

1. Determination of the Participation Fee Per Case is Done Within the Framework Based on the Authorized Time Expenditure.

2. The participation fee includes compensation for the study of documentation as well as for other activities related to the decision-making process. In very extensive or complex cases, a participation fee up to twice the amount of the stipulated maximum rate can be determined.

1. If the auxiliary member initiates a proceeding, they are entitled to an allowance in addition to the daily allowance or participation fee, based on the legitimate time expenditure, up to a maximum of two daily allowances.

2. In proceedings that require particularly extensive effort, the allowance to the daily allowance or participation fee can be further increased based on the legitimate time expenditure.

1. The part-time members of the judicial authorities shall be reimbursed for expenses in accordance with cantonal personnel law.

1. Authority for the determination of remuneration and reimbursement of expenses is delegated to

a) at the Court of Justice: the President of the Court of Justice, or, in matters concerning their compensation, the Deputy President;

b) at the Regional Court: the President of the Regional Court;

c) at the Mediation Office and the Conciliation Authority for Tenancy Matters: the Mediator;

d) at the Conciliation Authority for Equality Matters: the Administrative Commission of the Supreme Court.

1. The President of the Court of Justice receives a daily allowance, which corresponds to 1/21 of the monthly salary of the President of the Supreme Court, according to Article 21, Paragraph 1, Letter a of the Court Organization Act.

2. The participation remuneration for the President of the Court of Justice amounts to up to one full daily allowance per case.

3. The President of the Court of Justice receives an annual flat rate of 4,000 Swiss Francs as compensation for non-case-related expenses.

1. The additional and deputy members of the judiciary court receive a daily allowance, which corresponds to 1/21 of the monthly salary of a senior judge according to Article 21, paragraph 1, letter c of the Court Organization Act.

2. The remuneration for participation of the additional and deputy members of the judiciary court amounts to up to a whole daily allowance per transaction.

1. Part-time regional judges receive a daily allowance of 600 francs.

2. The participation compensation amounts to up to 600 francs per case.

1. The deputy mediators shall receive a per diem allowance of 600 Swiss Francs.

1. The other members of the conciliation authorities for rental matters receive a daily allowance of 600 francs.

1. The Chairperson of the Conciliation Authority for Equality Matters and their Deputy receive a daily allowance of 600 Swiss Francs.

2. The Representatives of the employer and employee sides, as well as their Deputies, receive a daily allowance of 600 Swiss Francs.

3. The Chairperson of the Conciliation Authority for Equality Matters receives an annual flat-rate compensation of 1000 Swiss Francs for effort unrelated to specific cases.