Where can you find information about the municipality's services and regulations?
Wo kann man sich über Angebote und Regelungen der Gemeinde informieren?
Correct answer: A
- A in the local newspaper or on the internetin der Lokalzeitung oder im Internet
- B on televisionim Fernsehen
- C on the notice board in the shopping centream Anschlagbrett im Einkaufszentrum
- D on postersauf Plakaten
Why
The municipality publishes its information on its website and in the local newspaper, often in the official section.
Common mistakes
- B: on television
- Television rarely reports on the services of individual municipalities.
- D: on posters
- Posters mainly show advertising, not official information.
Topic
Social assistance, financial equalisation, neighbourhood association
If someone can no longer live on their own income and assets, the municipality helps with social assistance. It covers the bare necessities: housing, food, health insurance. Social assistance is intended for emergencies and is paid for by the municipalities, with a contribution from the canton. The old-age pension (AHV), on the other hand, is an insurance of the Confederation.
Canton and municipality of Zurich
Offices, school and social services
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 203 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.