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The president is the presiding member of the seven-member Swiss Federal Council, Switzerland's executive. Elected by the Federal Assembly for one year, the President of the Confederation chairs the meetings of the Federal Council and undertakes special representational duties. Primus inter pares, the President has no powers above the other Councillors and continues to head his or her department. Traditionally the duty rotates among the members in order of seniority and the previous year's Vice President becomes President.
Switzerland has a president as head of state. There is a different president each year, starting on 1st January. The president for 2012 is Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf.
Previous presidents were: 2011 - Micheline Calmy-Rey, 2010 - Doris Leuthard, 2009 - Hans-Rudolf Merz, 2008 - Pascal Couchepin.
The official title is "President of the Confederation" (German: Bundespräsident(in), French: Président(e) de la Confédération, Italian: Presidente della Confederazione, Romansh: President(a) da la Confederaziun).
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Who is the President of Switzerland in 2014?
Didier Burhalter is the President of Switzerland for the year 2014. Burhalter was the Vice President of Switzerland in 2013. The Vice President of Switzerland in 2014 is Simonetta Sommaruga.There is a different president each year, starting on January 1st.
When was Gerald Ford appointed president?
He wasn't. He was appointed Vice President and became President upon Nixon's resignation.
All ambassadors are appointed by?
Ambassadors are appointed by the President.
How is Egypt's prime minister appointed?
Appointed by the president
Is the vice president appointed by the president?
No, it isn't.
How often do they change the president of Switzerland?
Switzerland changes the official president once at the beginning of every year.
Which President appointed Harry Reid?
Harry Reid was not appointed.
What is the name of the law officer appointed by the president?
The law officers name appointed by the president is bob mclloony
Who was Switzerland's first republic president?
The first President was Jonas Furrer in 1848. Prior to that Switzerland did not have a permanent government.
Are the governors appointed by the President?
No.
Is the president appointed by congress?
no
Are governors are appointed by the president?
No.
