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11 April 2002 (State 1 Er January 2010)
The Council of Federal Polytechnic Schools (EPF),
Having regard to art. 15 and 37, para. 3, of the Act of 24 March 2000 on the Personnel of the Confederation (LPers) 2 , given art. 2, para. 2 of the LPers Framework Order of December 20, 2000 3 , given art. 44, para. 2, of the Ordinance of 15 March 2001 on staff in the field of FIF 4 ,
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1 Members of the EPF field may be reimbursed the certified expenses they incur for the purposes of their professional activity, in particular outside their usual place of work.
2 Reimbursement shall be made according to the following criteria: reasonable expenditure, concern for economy, time invested, respect for the environment.
3 The principles of reimbursement of fees apply regardless of the origin of the funds.
1 Meals taken outside are reimbursed up to 27 fr. 50 in Switzerland and abroad. This amount is reduced by half if the meal is taken in a canteen or in a staff restaurant. 1
2 Higher amounts or meals taken at the workplace may be reimbursed if the situation so requires.
1 New content according to the c. I of the Council of EPF of 10 Dec. 2009, effective from 1 Er Jan 2010 ( RO 2010 3623 ).
1 In Switzerland and abroad, accommodation is normally reimbursed at the rate of a middle-class hotel.
2 This standard can be exceeded if the situation warrants it. The EPF Council, FIFs and research institutions define the conditions to be fulfilled and the quality of the right.
3 In the case of private accommodation, a maximum allowance of 40 francs per night can be allocated.
1 As a general rule, the travelling collaborator must use public transport.
2 Transportation costs are reimbursed at the actual cost on the basis of the most advantageous offer.
3 If the employee uses a private subscription for professional travel, he shall be reimbursed on a pro rata basis.
4 If he or she is required to use a private vehicle, he or she shall receive a kilometric allowance of 60 cents per kilometre. The kilometric allowance may be higher if the situation warrants. The EPF Council, FIFs and research institutions define the conditions to be fulfilled and the quality of the right.
1 As a general rule, the employee on travel must choose the most advantageous flight.
2 On flights to Europe and on long-haul flights, he normally travels in economy class. On intercontinental flights, it may be permissible, in special cases, to travel in "business" class.
3 Members of the Directorates can travel in "business" class.
4 In the interior of the country, the use of air transport must remain exceptional.
Costs incurred for invited guests are reimbursed at the actual cost.
1 The EFP Council, FIF and research institutions are responsible for the enforcement of this order.
2 They shall lay down the implementing rules as necessary.
3 The internal control bodies of EPF and research institutions shall ensure the correct application of these Rules. Internal Audit 1 The Council of EPF shall carry out subsidiary control.
1 New expression according to c. II let. C of the OFI Council of 4 July 2007 ( RO 2007 3481 ).
This order shall enter into force on 1 Er May 2002.
1 New content according to the c. I of the Council of EPF of 10 Dec. 2009, effective from 1 Er Jan 2010 ( RO 2010 3623 ).
2 RS 172.220.1
3 RS 172.220.11
4 RS 172.220.113
