While Councillors are forbidden by law to hold any other post during their term of office , it is not unusual for them to accept lucrative business engagements after leaving office , e.g. , on the board of directors of major Swiss corporations . While Councillors are forbidden by law to hold any other post during their term of office , it is not unusual for them to accept lucrative business engagements after leaving office , e.g. , directorships on the boards of major Swiss corporations .