Canton of Zurich on Facebook and Twitter
The Canton of Zurich is now on Facebook and Twitter. The goal is to quickly reach a broad audience with information such as press releases and event announcements. The Cantonal Government has tasked the Communications Department with a one-year pilot project to this end.
The canton wants to take advantage of the opportunities offered by social media, writes the State Chancellery in a press release. The public should be able to contact the administration easily and directly and submit inquiries or suggestions. Especially for tasks with participatory elements such as consultations, a social media offering can support the goals of e-government. The government council also wants to use the social media platforms to better reach the people of Zurich and draw additional attention to specific services such as voting documents. In crisis situations or emergencies, social media can also help to inform the population quickly, it continues. After the pilot phase, a review will be carried out to determine whether the new service is being used and whether it should be introduced permanently.
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/kantonzuerich
Twitter:
Canton of Zurich: www.twitter.com/kantonzuerich
Health Directorate: www.twitter.com/gd_zuerich
Directorate of Economic Affairs: www.twitter.com/vd_zuerich
