SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 64 · Canton of Zurich
How is the municipal executive (Gemeinderat) of a smaller municipality in the canton of Zurich determined?
In the exam (German)
Wie wird der Gemeinderat einer kleineren Zürcher Gemeinde bestimmt?
- aThe municipal parliament (Gemeindeparlament) appoints it.Das Gemeindeparlament ernennt ihn.
- bThe cantonal government (Regierungsrat) installs it.Der Regierungsrat setzt ihn ein.
- cThe eligible voters elect it at the ballot box.Die Stimmberechtigten wählen ihn an der Urne.Correct answer
- dThe municipal administration (Gemeindeverwaltung) chooses it from among its employees.Die Gemeindeverwaltung wählt ihn aus ihren Mitarbeitenden.
Why?
The municipality's eligible voters elect the members and the president of the executive (Gemeindevorstand) at the ballot box.
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