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New team for the MAV: Katharina Gegg and Leonhard Hüttinger elected!
The new MAV at KU Ingolstadt has been elected; Katharina Gegg is deputy chairwoman. Find out more about the tasks and rights.
New team for the MAV: Katharina Gegg and Leonhard Hüttinger elected!
On July 9, 2025, the newly elected employee representative body (MAV) of the Catholic University (KU) began its work. During the elections, 13 employees were elected to this important committee, which acts as a company interest group within the framework of church labor law. The newly elected members include Katharina Gegg, who now acts as deputy MAV chairwoman, and Leonhard Hüttinger, who takes on the role of secretary.
The MAV consists of a large number of employees, including Sabine Amann, Manfred Baier, Bernhard Breitenhuber, Dr. Ann-Kathrin Bremer, Fabian Burghardt, Anita Liepold, Michael Matusch, Dr. Michael Schieder, Franz-Josef Strobl and Eva-Maria Wecker can be found. This representation has co-determination and participation rights in various areas, including personnel, social and organizational matters of the university.
Tasks and rights of the MAV
The MAV's tasks are diverse and include participation in advertising and filling positions as well as adjustments to the staffing plan. The committee is tasked with protecting the rights of employees, enforcing collective agreements and advocating for occupational health and safety as well as equality for all employees. MAV also offers support for severely disabled employees and promotes inclusion.
MAV is also involved in organizing company outings and social projects, such as the Rest Cent campaign, in which employees donate part of their salary to regional institutions. These measures are not only socially responsible, they also strengthen the sense of community within the university.
Legal basis and electoral system
The legal framework for MAV is set out in the Evangelical Employee Representation Act (MVG-EKD) and the Catholic Employee Representation Ordinance (MAVO). These regulations are crucial to protect the interests of employees in church institutions. Although the MAV has fewer co-determination rights than a works council, it plays a central role in representing employee interests.
The MAV is elected by secret and direct ballot, with all employees aged 18 and over and with at least three months of service being eligible to vote. The term of office of the MAV is four years and the representatives enjoy special protection against dismissal. In comparison to works councils, whose disputes are heard in labor courts, disputes in a church context are dealt with in church courts, which represents a special form of conflict resolution.
With the new appointment of the MAV, responsibility is also transferred to the new members. The predecessors, including Manfred Baier, Karin Heidrich and Ursula Niefnecker, led the committee for many years and left a solid basis for the new ones. This continuity and the commitment of the employee representatives are of central importance for protecting the interests of all employees, as well spiritual and social tasks through employee representatives described.
MAV's role will continue to be crucial in promoting dialogue between staff and university management and improving working conditions. Loud Economic knowledge MAV not only helps improve morale and productivity, but also promotes diversity and inclusion within the university.