The Post-Control Commission, or PCK for short, has been responsible for regulating the postal market in Austria since 2008. The tasks and responsibilities of the autonomous regulatory institution are defined in the Postal Market Act. Among other things, it is responsible for measures relating to the universal service operator, licences or the approval of certain general terms and conditions as well as fees charged by postal service providers. RTR acts as the office of the PCK. The PCK is also advised by the Post Offices Advisory Board in procedures relating to the nationwide provision of postal service points.
PCK Members
This commission comprises three main members and three alternate members, each of whom is appointed by the Austrian federal government for a term of five years. The PCK is chaired by Barbara NIGL, Justice of the Supreme Court.
Term of office from 5.11.2022 until 4.11.2027:
- Barbara NIGL
- Mathias GRANDOSEK
- Tina WAKOLBINGER
In addition, an alternate member has been appointed for each member of the commission:
- Susanne LEHR
- Paul PISJAK
- Georg MÜNDL
Lines of command
The Post-Control-Commission (PCK) is an independent panel authority, chaired by an appointed judge.
The Austrian Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport does not have the power to issue instructions to the PCK. However, the Federal Minister is authorized to gather and request relevant information on all matters handled by this authority.
Appeals against PCK decisions can be submitted to the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG). Further appeals against BVwG decisions may be submitted to the Austrian Administrative Court (VwGH) and the Austrian Constitutional Court (VfGH).