Artikel 4.4

1. The employer may, after consultation with the head of mission, grant an employee an individual market-related allowance as a supplement to the salary amount, if circumstances in the local labour market are such that this is desirablegiven the specific job requirements.
2. A market-related allowance is granted for a period not exceeding three years. The employer may extend the allowance for a maximum of three years at a time, after consultation with the head of mission, if the employer believes that there are reasons for doing so.