Government Council
As the executive branch of the canton, the Government Council is responsible for administration and enforcement. It manages, directs and oversees policy both internally and externally. The seven members of the Government Council are supported by the Head Clerk and his deputy.
About the Government Council
The seven members of the Government Council are elected by the people every four years.
The multi-member structure of the Government Council is its defining aspect: The members of the Government Council make all decisions through a majority vote. These decisions are generally publicly accessible.
The Government Council is led by its Chair and the Governor is responsible for the appointment and delegation of duties to deputies.
The Head Clerk and his or her deputy plan, organize, guide and support the Government Council's work.
Group photo
Group photo
This is the official photo of the Government Council for 2025 and 2026.
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Members of the Government Council with the Landschreiber and deputy Landschreiberin
Mandates, sideline activities and vested interests of the members of the Government Council in 2023
News
Feb 19, 2025
INFORMATION
Infos des Regierungsrats
Hier finden Sie die aktuellen Informationen aus dem Zuger Regierungsrat.
Feb 5, 2025
INFORMATION
Infos des Regierungsrats
Hier finden Sie die aktuellen Informationen aus dem Zuger Regierungsrat.
Jan 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
Landammann Andreas Hostettler nach Velounfall krankgeschrieben
Andreas Hostettler, Landammann und Direktor des Innern des Kantons Zug, hat Mitte Januar auf dem Arbeitsweg einen Velounfall erlitten und fällt derzeit aus.