A Federal Councillor is a member of the Swiss Federal Council, which is the executive branch of the Swiss government. The council consists of seven members, each heading a federal department, such as finance or foreign affairs. Federal Councillors are elected by the Federal Assembly and serve a four-year term, with the possibility of re-election. The Federal Council operates on a collegial system, meaning decisions are made collectively rather than by individual members. This ensures a balanced representation of different political parties and regions in Switzerland. The President of the Federal Council rotates annually among the councillors, symbolizing the council's unity and shared leadership.