Regulations concerning the allocation and use of service apartments within the Cantonal Administration

1 This regulation governs the assignment and use of service apartments, owned by the State or leased from third parties to meet the needs of State employees.

2 Service apartments are understood to be accommodations assigned to employees with duties involving the control of State-owned buildings.

1 The allocation of a service apartment is governed by an administrative law contract and is tied to the employment relationship.

2 It is prohibited to lease or grant the use of a service apartment to other persons.

3 The obligation to reside in the service apartment is mentioned in the call for applications and is considered a service duty.

1. The administrative law contract lapses upon termination of the employment relationship with the State.

2. For justified reasons, the State may at any time withdraw from the contract.

1. For service apartments, a rental fee corresponding to local market conditions is due.

2. For justified reasons, the rental fee may be reduced.

3. Rental fees are determined by the Logistics Section.

4. The following shall be borne by the beneficiary of the service apartment

- ancillary expenses (heating, communal electricity, drinking water and sewage fees, maintenance subscriptions, etc.);

- electricity and gas (personal consumption);

- radio-TV licence fee, subscription and expenses for personal use of the telephone;

- refuse collection fee.

5. The rental fee and expenses are deducted from the salary.

1 The Logistics Section is responsible for the application of this regulation, specifically for defining the conditions of use and managing service apartments.

**2 For justified reasons, the Logistics Section may exceptionally delegate its responsibilities to other administrative units.**

The insurance, for the contents of the apartment not owned by the State, against damages from fire, water, and theft, as well as third-party liability insurance, is the responsibility of the apartment beneficiary.

[1] An appeal against the decisions of the competent body referred to in Article 5 may be brought before the Council of State in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act of 24 September 2013.

[1] Article amended by R 18.2.2014; in force since 1.3.2014 - BU 2014, 117.

The rights of assignees of service apartments, matured in application of previous legislation, remain acquired.

This Regulation shall be published in the Official Bulletin of Laws and Executive Acts and shall enter into force immediately. [2]

Published in Official Bulletin 2003, 278.

[2] Entry into force: October 17, 2003 - Official Bulletin 2003, 278.