§ 13 Act on Judicial Protection in Administrative Matters (Verwaltungsrechtspflegegesetz) - VII. Representation 1. In general

1. The parties involved in an administrative or administrative court procedure may be represented, unless personal appearance is required.

2. For the representation of municipalities, the municipal council is authorized; it may delegate this authority generally or in individual cases to another municipal body. Municipalities may prescribe a different order in the municipal code or in a generally binding regulation.

3. For the representation of other public law entities, the executive body is authorized.

4. The power of representation must be demonstrated by written authorization. Lawyers registered in the cantonal lawyer's register and legal representatives do not require proof of authorization. The authority is entitled to request written authorization.

5. Registrars and secretaries of special administrative courts, as well as their deputies, are not admitted as party representatives in procedures within the jurisdiction of the court to which they belong.

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