Variable subsistence indemnity

At its meeting on 9 December 1998, the Finance Committee approved, with effect from 1st January 1999, adjustments to the Variable Subsistence Indemnity according to the rates published by the United Nations Organization given in document CERN/FC/4113. This decision maintained the reference method in force since 1983. The Management now proposes to adjust the CERN rates of indemnities, with effect from 1st January 2000, on the basis of the United Nations 1999 rates, as shown for typical destinations in the table contained in this document. Although a precise estimate of the cost effect for duty travel is difficult to achieve due to currency exchange values, it is probable that this will remain unchanged if calculated in Swiss francs. The Management also proposes to formalise the practice of paying a lower subsistence indemnity than the approved basic amount, wherever feasible for events such as group duty travel to conferences or similar events, as discussed at the Finance Committee in December 1998. An amendment to this effect concerning Article R IV 1.41 is submitted for approval in document CERN/FC/4221.