Earlier retirement after the second term? As Portalsamorzadowy.pl writes, local government officials from the Small City Commission at the Association of Polish Cities issued an appeal to the Prime Minister to consider the introduction of new regulations regarding the term of office and retirement security for commune heads, mayors and city presidents.
The proposal assumes two options: the possibility of exercising third and subsequent terms or a pension benefit of 85 percent. maximum statutory gross remuneration in a given local government after two terms.
The issue of term of office in local governments has been controversial for years. Supporters of limiting the number of term of office argue that such a solution is conducive to power rotation. In turn, opponents, including local government officials themselves, emphasize that two -wayness limits the development opportunities for long -term projects and activities for the benefit of local communities.
During the meeting in Krynica Morska, the Commission of Small Cities presented a position in which the lack of financial security for people finishing their offices after two terms, especially in the case of local government officials over the age of 50, was noted. According to the Commission, current law means that these persons remain without a guarantee of financial security, which may be a source of anxiety and uncertainty about their future.
According to the Commission of Small City, people who perform the functions of commune heads, mayors or city presidents make key decisions for local communities, often exposing themselves to the loss of popularity, and thus – a mandate. Therefore, they postulate the introduction of statutory regulations that would provide them with the right to early retirement.
The proposal assumes that such a benefit should be not less than 85 percent. maximum statutory gross remuneration in a given local government. Particular protection would be covered by people who began to perform public functions over 40 and have been office for two terms in a row.
Local government officials emphasize that such a solution would not only secure the future of departing leaders, but could also be a motivation for future candidates for these positions.
The appeal of local government officials was sent to the prime minister. For now, there is no information about the answer to the presented proposal.
Source: Local Government Portal
