Publica Act
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Art. 10 Governing bodies
The governing bodies of PUBLICA are: a. the Fund Commission; b. the Assembly of Delegates; c. the Management; d. the Auditors as defined under Article 53 paragraph 1 of the Occupational Pensions Act .
let. d — SR 831.40
Art. 11 Tasks of the Fund Commission
1 The Fund Commission is the supreme governing body of PUBLICA. It directs PUBLICA and ensures the supervision and control of its business management. 2 Specifically, the tasks of the Fund Commission are to: a. enter into and terminate contracts of affiliation; b appoint the Management; c. designate the Auditors and the expert in occupational pensions; d. approve the annual accounts; e. take restructuring measures; f. rule on the formation of provisions within the meaning of Article 8 paragraph 2; g. rule on the creation of collective employee pension funds (Art. 7 para. 2); h. designate the internal appeals body provided for under Article 35 paragraph 1 of the Federal Personnel Act . 3 In particular, the Fund Commission adopts: a. the rules of business and organisation; b. the principles of the risk management policy; c. the policy on provisions and reserves; d. the investment regulations, including the investment strategy (Art. 15 Abs. 2); e. the policy on data processing (Art. 6 par
Para. 2 let. h — SR 172.220.1 Para. 3 let. d — Amended in accordance with No I 2 of the FA of 17 June 2011, in force since 1 Jan. 2012 (AS 2011 5583; BBl 2010 7059).
Art. 12 Appointment and organisation of the Fund Commission
1 The Fund Commission consists of 16 members appointed for a tenure of four years. 2 The Fund Commission comprises representatives of both employers and employees. The number of representatives from both sides per employee pension fund is determined on the basis of the individual fund’s share in PUBLICA’s overall policy reserve. At least one seat is allocated each to the administrative units of the decentralised federal administration as a whole, within the meaning of Article 32a paragraph 2 of the Federal Personnel Act and to the affiliated employers as a whole, within the meaning of Art. 4 paragraph 2 of this Act. 3 The employees’ representatives are elected by the Assembly of Delegates. 4 The employers designate their own representatives to the Fund Commission. They may decide to group together and designate a collective representative. 5 Members of the Fund Commission designated by employees and employers are not required to be insured with PUBLICA. 6 The Fund Commission is self-ap
Para. 2 — SR 172.220.1
Art. 13 The Assembly of Delegates
1 The Assembly of Delegates comprises employees of the affiliated employers. It elects the employee representatives to the Fund Commission. 2 It may submit proposals to the Fund Commission on all matters concerning PUBLICA. 3 It is informed about the development of business each year by the Fund Commission and Management. 4 The Assembly of Delegates comprises eighty members. The number of delegates for each employee pension fund is determined on the basis of that fund’s share in PUBLICA’s overall policy reserve. Employee pension funds may decide to group together and designate a collective representative to the Assembly of Delegates. 5 Delegates are appointed for a period of four years.
Art. 14 Management
1 The Management runs the day-to-day operations of PUBLICA. It participates in an advisory role in the meetings of the Fund Commission and its committees and may submit proposals. It appoints the staff of PUBLICA. 2 The Management and other personnel of PUBLICA are subject to the provisions of the Federal Personnel Act. Their occupational pension insurance is with PUBLICA.
Para. 2 — SR 172.220.1