Principle of Decentralization of Public Power in Poland

Abstract

The regard for width but also for effective way of exercising public power justifies placing centres of power in different configurations, also concerning the scope of formally determined territorial competences. It is in accordance with the logic of construction of institutional structure, comprising many decisive levels that have tasks, competences but also realization measures clearly determined. The aforementioned structure is formed basing on plain but the most often not directly hierarchical interdependencies. Such situation creates possibility of greater participation in exercising power by representatives of the Nation or local communities, chosen in general elections. Nevertheless, it remains a necessity to preserve balanced relations between state and local interests to ensure harmonious coexistence of constitutional rules of uniformity of the state – article 3 of the Constitution1 – and decentralization of public power (article 15 section 1 of the Constitution),