The Federal Administration
The Federal Administration consists of seven departments and the Federal Chancellery. Together, the Federal Council and the Federal Administration form the executive branch of the Swiss Confederation.
Departments of the Federal Administration
The departments are the organisational units of the Federal Administration. Various offices and other units are assigned to them, and they are responsible for federal tasks. They assist the Federal Council in conducting government business and implementing the laws. Each department is headed by a federal councillor.
Federal Chancellery
The Federal Chancellery is the staff office of the Federal Council. As the custodian of people’s rights, it also organises federal elections and votes and verifies the legality of initiatives and referendums.
Further information and publications
The Swiss Confederation – a brief guide
‘The Swiss Confederation – a brief guide’ contains information about Switzerland’s political system, administration and judicial authorities.