Government and the self-government of the municipality of Gdansk in the Versailles free city (1919–1939) Cover Image

Administracja rządowa i samorządowa gminy miejskiej Gdańsk w wersalskim Wolnym Mieście (1919–1939)
Government and the self-government of the municipality of Gdansk in the Versailles free city (1919–1939)

Author(s): Tadeusz Maciejewski
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego

Summary/Abstract: The government and the self-government of the municipality of Gdansk in the Versailles Free City of Gdansk (1919-1939) had its origins in Prussian law and the law of second Reich. After the adoption of the constitution on 14 June 1922, due to its art. 69, a new law on the administration of the municipality of Gdansk was passed on 9 October 1923. It consisted of 42 articles divided into 9 chapters. The most important provisions related to such issues as the Municipal Assembly of Citizens - Stadtbürgerschaft, especially its tasks, structure, proceedings, relation to the Senate, internal commissions, budget, and finance and municipal officials. The law in that shape was in force until 1939, despite the fact that the power in the city was taken by the Nazis.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: XXXIV
  • Page Range: 41-52
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish