City of Warsaw 1. 2 1990 – restitution of local government structures 27 May – Day of Territorial Self-Government Three levels of administrative structure.

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1990 – restitution of local government structures

• 27 May – Day of Territorial Self-Government • Three levels of administrative structure since 1999:

– 16 provinces (województwo/voivodeship)– 379 counties (powiat)– 2478 municipalities (gmina)

The 1999 changes were made to increase the role of local government. Number of Provinces has been reduced and management powers over certain buildings and facilities have been taken away from Province governors and vested in local territorial government structures. Gradually, the allocation of financial means (local taxes, subventions, grants and subsidies) followed.

Administrative structure of PolandAdministrative structure of Poland

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Urban Poland

Around 900 towns in Poland – Urbanization rate 62%

39 towns > 100,000

445 towns < 10,000

Warsaw – 1,600,000–2,500,000

4 towns 500,000-1,000,000

Lodz – 750,000

Krakow – 750,000

Wroclaw – 640,000

Poznan – 570,000

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Municipal authorities

The municipal council (rada gminy) is composed of members elected by direct universal suffrage for a four-year term. Legislation / budget / local taxes.

The executive board (zarząd gminy) is composed of the mayor and its deputies.

The mayor is elected by direct universal suffrage for a four-year term. (S)he is the official representative of the municipality and is assisted by deputies elected by the council. The mayor is called wójt in rural municipalities, burmistrz in urban ones and prezydent miasta in towns of more than 100,000 inhabitants.

The head of the municipal administration (sekretarz) is appointed by the council, upon proposal of the mayor.

Scope of competences• Public transport / Housing / Environment protection • Culture / Social services / Health care / Pre-primary and primary education

Note: Large urban municipalities in Poland have a special status with powers normally given to counties (powiat).

LOCAL AND REGIONAL STRUCTURES IN POLANDPoland is a unitary State composed of municipalities, counties and regions.

Local level: about 2500 municipalities (gminy)

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County authorities

The county council (rada powiatu) is composed of members elected by direct universal suffrage for a four-year term. This assembly appoints members of the executive committee as well as the president of the county.

The executive board (zarząd powiatu) - the mayor and her/his deputies elected by and among the council for four years. This body is in charge of implementing the council's decisions.

The mayor / head of the county (starosta) is elected for a four-year term by the council. Assisted by deputies elected by the council.

Scope of competences

- Road building and maintenance / the environment

- Secondary education / Employment

- Civil protection

Intermediary level: about 380 counties (powiaty)

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Regional authorities

The regional council (sejmik województwa) is composed of members elected by direct universal suffrage for a four-year term. This assembly elects the president of the regional executive board.

The executive board (zarzad województwa) is composed of members and of a president (marszalek) who are elected by the council for four years. It implements the decisions taken by the regional council.

The governor (wojewoda) is appointed by the prime minister upon proposal by the minister responsible for public administration. The governor represents the prime minister of the Republic of Poland as well as the central government at regional level. (S)he also supervises the activities of the regional government.

Scope of competences

- Economic development / regional roads management / environment

- Higher education / social policy / employment

Regional level: 16 Provinces

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Mazovia ProvinceMazovia Province

• 35,500 km2 – over 11% of the country’s area

• Main towns: Warsaw, Radom, Płock, Siedlce, Ostrołęka

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Administrative division of the Mazovia ProvinceAdministrative division of the Mazovia Province

Counties - 37 County towns - 5 Municipalities – 314:

• urban - 35 • rural - 230 • urban-rural - 49

Total localities - 9 220 • towns - 85 • villages - 730

Population - 5 079 006WarsawWarsaw

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Warsaw’s historyWarsaw’s history

• IX century – first settlements

• 1300 – location of the City

• 1596 – capital moved from Cracow to Warsaw

• 1791 – the long-awaited first administration act for Warsaw was adopted

• 1795-1918 – Poland under occupation. Warsaw as a part of Russian Emire

• After I WW – independence and development of self-government

• After II WW – abolition of self-government

• after 1989 – self-government reborn

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Oldest history marks in Warsaw

1262 – burning down of the Jazdów fortified settlement by the invading Russian-Lithuanian troops.

Ujazdowski Castle. Historically linked to Jazdow settlement. Today – Centre of Contemporary Art.

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End of the 13th century

A few kilometres north of Jazdów, a new town of Mazovian Dukes was established on a high embankment of the Vistula River.

Its location corresponds to that of the Royal Castle.

This settlement was Warsaw.

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The Warsaw Uprising August-October 1944

Statue of Little Insurgent / Museum

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„Illegal” Solidarity demonstration, 3 May 1982

June 1979

1980-2005

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Joining the EU

1 May 2004

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Capital city of WarsawCapital city of Warsaw

• Warszawa – capital of Poland since 1596• The biggest city in the country - population (1,6

– 2,5 mln inhabitants) and area (517,90 km2)• Warsaw is the seat of the Parliament, Senate,

President, government and Prime Minister’s office and other central institutions

• Warsaw also is the capital of the Mazovia Province

• It is divided into 18 districts located on both sides of the Vistula River.

Warsaw is surrounded by large forests: The Kampinoski National Park and The Mazowiecki and Chojnowski Landscape parks. Greenery covers nearly 30 percent of the city and there are as many as 12 nature reserves within the city borders. Compared to many European metropolises, Warsaw is a green city.The Warsaw coat of arms is charged with a Mermaid

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Warsaw - basic factsWarsaw - basic factsPopulation - destination for migrationWith 1.7 million people Warsaw is the largest city in Poland and the eigth largest European Union capital. Together with neighbouring areas Warsaw forms an agglomeration of 3 mln people.The population of working age stands at 74%, one of the highest among European capitals. Warsaw keeps attracting new inhabitants – young, educated people who come here in search of a better life. Thanks to migration the population of Warsaw is still growing. Education – about 300,000 studentsWarsaw has a lot to offer by way of education. There are several public and over fifty private universities for over 300,000 students. Compared to other European cities, the number of students is very high, particularly in IT. Nearly every fourth adult citizen of Warsaw holds a university degree. Warsaw has the largest number of scientific institutes and R & D units in any city of Poland. Culture – Old Town, music festivals, museumsThere are many monuments in Warsaw. The Old Town – included in the UNESCO World Heritage List – is a unique example of the nearly complete reconstruction of historical buildings. The cultural life of Warsaw is very exciting. The city is known for its music festivals, which attract jazz and classical music lovers from all over the world. Economy – highest wages in PolandWarsaw is the largest economic centre of Poland, and the largest commodity, service and job markets. Warsaw boasts the highest wages and the highest GNP per capita, over 3 times the national average. Unemployment is about 3 times below the national average. The head offices of all the biggest companies and financial institutions operating in Poland are based here. Warsaw is by far the leading Polish city in attracting foreign investment.

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Two strategic goals for WarsawTwo strategic goals for Warsaw

• “Developing the metropolitan functions and strengthening Warsaw’s position in a regional, national, and European dimension”.

• “Developing a modern economy based on knowledge and scientific research”.

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Warsaw’s local authoritiesWarsaw’s local authorities

• City Council elections are universal, equal, direct and conducted by secret ballot

• The term of office of the City Council lasts 4 years

• There are 60 councillors at the city level

• Mayor is elected in an election which is universal, equal, direct and conducted by secret ballot.

• Mayor appoints and recalls her/his deputy (or deputies) and determines their number (max. 4)

Capital City of Warsaw

City Council Mayor

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Mayor of WarsawMayor of Warsaw

• Mayor of Warsaw, apart from supervising the City of Warsaw offices, is also the formal superior of municipal organisational units. More than 1,000 such units in total are under his/her control. The units include, among others, the Municipal Roads Board, the City Guard, kindergartens, crèches, primary schools, secondary schools and social assistance centres.

• The Mayor of Warsaw is the head of the executive authority (City of Warsaw offices), which employs over 7 thousand people.

In December 2006, Prof. Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz was elected Mayor of Warsaw.

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Organizational scheme of the City of WarsawOrganizational scheme of the City of Warsaw

Mayor of Warsaw

Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz

J. Wojciechowicz J. Kochaniak

Secretary J. Mackowiak

Treasurer M. Czekaj

Andrzej Jakubiak W. Paszynski

Office of the Mayor

City Council’s

Office Education, social policy, sport and

recreation, conservation of monuments and

heritage protecion

Economic activity in the city, business

permits, cadaster, real

estate management,

housing policy

European funds, investors, city’s

development plans and strategy, environment,

health care, public procurement

Overseeing the day-to-

day activities of the City of

Warsaw

Chief accountant of

the city’s budget

Public transport and

communications, infrastructure,

spatial planning, EURO 2012,

18 District Mayors

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Districts – auxiliary units in the Capital City of WarsawDistricts – auxiliary units in the Capital City of Warsaw• Districts are auxiliary units in the City• There are 18 districts, situated on both sides

of the river• Tasks to be carried out by districts are

defined in the „Warsaw Act” and other city council resolutions.

• Means for carrying out the activity plans are set/described in the attachments to the city budget

Tasks for Districts:Housing stockEducation, culture, social security, sportHealth protectionMaintenance of green areas and local roads

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Districts in the Capital City of WarsawDistricts in the Capital City of Warsaw

• District Councils – numbering from 15 to 28 councillors - are elected by universal vote,

• Elections to District Councils are held concurrently with elections to the City Council

• Council elects from among its councillors the President of the Council and from 1 to 3 Vice-Presidents

• There are around 400 District Councillors in Warsaw

• District Boards include District Mayor, her/his deputies and other Board members.(3-5 persons altogether)

• District Mayors and all the other Board members are elected by District Council by a secret ballot and they act with authorization and powers conferred on them by the Mayor of Warsaw

Districts (18)

District Councils

District Boards

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Grass roots democracy - Auxiliary units below district level Grass roots democracy - Auxiliary units below district level

• In the majority of districts there are auxiliary units, such as councils in housing estates and settlements, or resident associations (altogether 96)

• They are the lowest level of self-government and their task is to co-operate with District authorities over solving local problems.

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Districts

Housing estates SettlementsResidents’

associations

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This sector ranks second in investment outlays, after the public transport expenditures. The plan is to continue large projects, already started

• Construction of the Copernicus Science Centre

• Construction of the Polish Jews History Museum, Museum of Modern Art

• Modernization of theatres

2009 city investment priorities2009 city investment priorities

Projects to be continued• modernization of several transport routes • further development of an integrated system of transport management • integrated traffic management system• further construction of “Park and Ride” strategic parking facilities

New projects• construction of a new “Northern” bridge across the Vistula river• Preparations for the 2nd metro line (completion of necessary documentation)• Procurement (purchase) of investment equipment for the city companies that are involved in public transportation system

• Culture and preservation of the national heritage

• Public transportation and communications

Budget 2008

Expenditure:

transport : 3,3 mld zł

education: 2,4 mld zł

housing stock maintenance: 1,2 mld zł

services: 1,0 mld zł

health protection and social assist: 1,0 mld zł

culture: 0,5 mld zł

environment protection: 0,5 mld zł

sport: 0,3mld zł

security: 0,3 mld zł

to the State budget: 0,8 mld zł

Overall figures

Total - 11,286 mld zł

income:

9,917 mld zł

running expenditure:

8,786 mld zł

capital expenditure:

2,500 mld zł

deficit:

1,369 mld zł

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Road infrastructure investment outlaysInvestment outlays

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New challengesNew challenges

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Poland UkrainePoland UkraineUEFA EURO 2012UEFA EURO 2012

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this stadiumthis stadium

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New stadiumNew stadium

with that onewith that one

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New ring roadsNew ring roadsto be builtto be built

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New metro linesNew metro lines

European Capital of Culture 2016European Capital of Culture 2016candidatecandidate

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Chopin 1810 – 2010Chopin 1810 – 2010The 200th Anniversary of the BirthThe 200th Anniversary of the Birth

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Presidency of the EU, July-December 2011Presidency of the EU, July-December 2011

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800 days left

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Warsaw international activitiesWarsaw international activities

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EuropeanEuropean cooperationcooperation

● Multilateral international cooperation – Warsaw’s activities within international cities’ organizations: EUROCITIES – Executive Committee member // Secretary of the ExCom, vice-chair of the

Culture Forum, founder of the Working Group European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement

Active in EUROCITIES Forums and Working Groups:Culture // Creative industriesMobilitySocial AffairsEconomic Development ForumClimate and Energy

BaltMet – Baltic Metropolises Network, UCUE – Union of Capitals of the European Union

Club de Strasbourg● 25 twinning agreements● activities within European Integration Committees – Union of Polish Metropolises and Association of Polish Cities

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City-to-City co-operationas a catalyst towards developmentof local democracy and civil society in partner cities of Eastern Europe

Projects of Warsaw with Kyiv, Lviv and Odessa October-December 2006 / October-November 2007 / September-October 2008

Promotion of city-to-city cooperation as a factor in strengthening local democracy and civil society.

Search for effective means for accelerating the convergence of partner cities with EU norms, standards and best practices.

Identifying those spheres of local government and civil society activities which deserve special attention and have potential for creating significant added value when assisted from the ENPI (from 2008 onwards).

Working out of cooperation patterns among the partner cities: Warsaw with Kyiv, Lviv and Odessa.

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Project partners

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author: Piotr Zeydler

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