In the consultation thatE ended on August 7, 2,779 people took part.
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Poles in consultations in favor of two -way in local governments. So many were against the PSL Act
Many participants of consultation emphasized that two -wayness allows to limit their persons in the positions of the same people for many years, prevents the creation of local systems and supports generational exchange in local governments. Critical opinions dominated among the accumulated 1735 comments, often very blunt.
“Enough correction and sitting on stools throughout your life” – one of the commentators wrote. Another emphasized that politicians should be changed often like diapers to avoid dynastic possession of power. Many participants also pointed to the risk of abuse and corruption that may occur when the authorities remain in the hands of the same people for many years.
“The introduction of these changes will result in a return to the previous state of affairs, which was unfavorable for local socialand ” – he pointed out one of the votes.”Two -wayness is fresh blood, creativity and protection against routine” – added another.
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There were also sharp assessments that the abolition of the term of office could lead to “transforming the positions of mayors and commune heads into oligarchic“What's more, some commentators reminded that the liquidation of the term of office was one of the first steps to establish totalitarian systems.
The vast majority of them, because As many as 78.6 percent, does not see the need to accept the proposed transhantn. Similar percentage, 78 percent, does not accept the solutions contained in the bill. Only a small group of participants (about 17 percent) expressed support for the abolition of two -wayness.
On the other hand, there were also voices supporting the abolition of two -way, although much less numerous. Supporters argued that the current limitation hinders the implementation of long -term development plans of local governments and limits the right to voters to re -select proven authorities.
“Two -way is a limitation to the authorities who implement many years of development programs,” wrote one of the consultation participants. Another emphasized that she wants to have the right to vote again for an experienced head of her commune.
PSL wants to abolish two -classness in local governments. He prepared the act
As part of the PSL project, he also proposes Liquidation of a ban on starting in elections to the poviat council or voivodship regional council by candidates for the head of the commune, mayor or city president.
Two -way in local governments It was introduced in 2018, with the extension of local government offices from four to five years.
The full report on public consultations is available on the Sejm website.
