Local referendum concerning dismissal of the local government organs in Third Polish Republic and the Silesian voivodeship Cover Image

Porównanie skuteczności referendów lokalnych w sprawie odwołania organów samorządu terytorialnego w Polsce i województwie śląskim
Local referendum concerning dismissal of the local government organs in Third Polish Republic and the Silesian voivodeship

Author(s): Maciej Marmola
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: local referendum; referendum; referendum concerning dismissal of the local government organs; direct democracy; local government

Summary/Abstract: The presented article comprehensively discusses the practical aspects of local referenda which were organized to dismiss the local government organs. Author describes the main causes of the recall referenda, their average turnout and effectiveness between 1992 and 2014. The presented data was compared to referenda organized in the Silesian Voivodeship. It is a prelude to a critical evaluation of the applicable law on local referendum and the proposed legislative changes in this field.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 65-81
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish