How to elect councils of medium and large cities? Cover Image

Jak wybierać rady średnich i dużych miast?
How to elect councils of medium and large cities?

Author(s): Robert Alberski
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Public Administration, Public Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: local government elections; electoral system; medium and large cities; city council

Summary/Abstract: In Poland between years 1990–2014, there have been seven elections, in which town and city councils were elected. Main goal of the article is to show the evolution of the municipal elections and their consequences. Also propositions for changes to the election system are provided with the simulations on what political effect they will have. In the article, some exemplary calculations are presented, which show the influence of many elements of the election system on the votes results.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 42
  • Page Range: 17-31
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish