The chief minister is appointed by the governor from among the members of the Legislative Council.

The seven members appointed from among the House of Lords were:

Relatively few justices have been appointed from among members of Congress.

The city's mayor was appointed from among these by the abbess of the influential Fraumünster.

Formerly, High Court judges could only be appointed from among barristers of at least 10 years' standing.

Division heads are similarly appointed and selected from among the councillors ordinary.

The cabinet is appointed by the president from among the elected legislators.

Since then, all ministers have been appointed from among the ranks of Parliament.

The Chairman is appointed from among members at the general meeting to a 4-year term.

In addition, each council has an executive arm consisting of six to ten officers appointed by the central government from among the council's elected members.