Do we need a new constitutional model of auxiliary units in municipalities? Cover Image

Czy potrzebny jest nowy model ustrojowy jednostek pomocniczych w gminach miejskich?
Do we need a new constitutional model of auxiliary units in municipalities?

Author(s): Karol Ważny
Subject(s): Political Theory, Political Sciences, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego
Keywords: elections; management of cities;

Summary/Abstract: The Author describes basic issues concerning the creation and organization of the auxiliary units of a municipality in the context of their role in the management process of the city. Depending on the adopted model, auxiliary units (f. ex. Districts, neighborhoods) can fulfill the functions of animation and integration in relation to the community or participate in the performance of public duties by the municipality. The latter way of shaping the role of auxiliary units is substantially inscribed in the constitutional principle of subsidiarity, as well as pro-participatory trends in the management of urban municipalities, promoted by a number of non-governmental environments. Districts and neighborhoods established in order to enable residents to take part in solving local problems increase the efficiency and effectiveness in satisfying the social needs of the community. The Author presents legislative proposals concerning the creation of auxiliary units in Polish cities, the organization of elections to district councils and their tasks and competences. The proposals aim to create a relatively uniform model of auxiliary units, which will increase their role in the management of cities.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: XXXIV
  • Page Range: 89-101
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish