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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). 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.
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How often is a new president elcted in Switzerland?
Every 1 year.
Is this year when you vote for a new president?
No. The next presidential election will be on November 4th, 2008
How often does a new government become elected?
It depends on the country. In the USA, a new president is elected every four years. But there are many other political office holders elected during the midterm elections every two years.
Is it noynoy Aquino the new elected president in Philippines?
Yes.He is the new president of the Philippines.
What state was Millard Filmore elected from?
Millard Fillmore was elected Vice President as a resident of New York. Although he ran for president he never won a presidential election (he became President when Zachary Taylor died).Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, was elected from New York.
What is the president called during the period between the election and the new president's taking office?
The incumbent is still the president, and the new one is the president elect.
Who Was The Last President Elected From New York?
Franklin Roosevelt was the last New York resident to be president.
Can president elected every5 years?
a new president is elected ever 4 years. a president can only serve up to 8 years, which is two terms.
Who is new president of Pakistan?
Mamnoon Hussain was elected president of Pakistan in July of 2013.
Which president was born in New York and elected as vice president by Taylor?
Millard Fillmore
What president was president of Princeton university?
Woodrow Wilson was president of Princeton when he was elected governor of New Jersey.
Is executive elected or appointed?
The President and Vice-president are elected, the President's cabinet is appointed. If the Vice-president dies in office, the President appoints a new Vice-president, pending confirmation of Congress.
