Canton of Zürich

Government

Legislative power

The parliament has 180 members elected every four years.

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Executive power

The canton is government by a seven member council (Regierungsrat). On 6 April 2003, the following were elected for four years:

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6 April - 2003

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• Markus Notter (SP)
• Christian Huber (SVP) - resigned, replaced by Hans Hollenstein (CVP) in April 2005
• Rita Fuhrer (SVP)
• Verena Diener (Greens)
• Regine Aeppli (SP)
• Dorothée Fierz (FDP)
• Ruedi Jeker (FDP)

Christian Huber announced his resignation in September 2004 because of quarrels with his party. This required a new vote for his replacement which led to Hans Hollenstein being elected as his successor in April 2005.

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September 2004 - April 2005

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