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[3] 1 This regulation determines the specific requirements related to the exercise of certain functions.

2. The functions concerned are listed in the annexed table.

1. Swiss Nationality is Required for Positions and Areas of Activity Related to the Exercise of Public Power.

2. The following are considered as such, in particular the positions that involve for their holders

a) making decisions that significantly affect individuals in their person or property;

b) participating in the general organization of defense or accessing confidential documents related thereto.

1. Civil servants carrying out police duties that may infringe upon individual freedom and who are armed for their service are required to take an oath.

2. The Council of State may require other holders of public office to take an oath.

[4] 1. The head of the relevant department administers the oath to the concerned officials.

2. The oath is stated in the following form: "I swear (or I promise) to faithfully and conscientiously fulfill the duties of my office."

[5] 1 When overriding public interests demand it, particularly when integration into the Neuchâtel community is necessary or when the remoteness of domicile hinders the fulfillment of service duties, holders of public office must establish residence within the canton.

2. The positions indicated in the annexed table require residence within the canton from the moment of their holder's appointment. The Council of State may, by way of exception, grant exemptions based on particular circumstances or considering the labor market.

When the needs of the position may require a rapid response at the workplace outside of regular working hours, public office holders may be required to reside near said workplace.

[6] 1 The exercise of certain functions may be subject to the presentation of a satisfactory medical certificate, either before or during the service relationship, particularly when good health is necessary or when there is a risk of contracting a professional-related condition.

2. The medical examination is carried out by a doctor authorized to practice in the canton. The opinion of the cantonal doctor may be required.

3. The human resources department regulates the procedure to be followed through directives.

1. When the presentation of a medical certificate is a condition of the employment, the cost of the examination shall be borne by the individual concerned.

2. The medical examinations required during the course of service relations are the responsibility of the State insofar as they incur additional costs for the individual concerned.

[7] 1 Functions that are considered physically demanding are those that require frequent and significant physical effort from their holders or are performed in a security context presenting particular risks.

2. The public functions for which holders benefit from the specific provisions of Article 94 and the following of the insurance regulations of the Public Service Pension Fund of the Canton of Neuchâtel (RAss) are listed in the attached table.

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1. Public office holders required to wear a service uniform shall receive it free of charge.

2. Wearing the uniform is generally mandatory while on duty.

3. Exceptions may be granted by the heads of service, particularly when the activity necessitating the wearing of the uniform is temporarily not performed or when it does not involve contact with third parties.

4. Special provisions for military uniforms as service uniforms as well as specific directives issued are reserved.

This regulation comes into force on January 1, 1997.

[9] The Department of Security, Digitalization, and Culture is responsible for the implementation of this regulation, which shall be published in the Official Gazette and inserted into the Neuchâtel Legislation Compendium.