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Welcome to Warsaw

Welcome to Warsaw. Administrative structure of Poland. 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)

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Welcome to Warsaw

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  1. Welcome to Warsaw City of Warsaw

  2. Administrative structure of Poland 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. City of Warsaw

  3. 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 City of Warsaw

  4. LOCAL AND REGIONAL STRUCTURES IN POLANDPoland is a unitary State composed of municipalities, counties and regions.Local level: about 2500 municipalities (gminy) • 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). City of Warsaw

  5. Intermediary level: about 380 counties (powiaty) • 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 City of Warsaw

  6. Regional level: 16 Provinces • 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 City of Warsaw

  7. Mazovia Province • 35,500 km2 – over 11% of the country’s area • Main towns: Warsaw, Radom, Płock, Siedlce, Ostrołęka City of Warsaw

  8. Administrative 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 - 5 079 006 Warsaw City of Warsaw

  9. Warsaw’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 – Polandunder 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 City of Warsaw

  10. 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. City of Warsaw

  11. 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. City of Warsaw

  12. The Warsaw Uprising August-October 1944 Statue of Little Insurgent / Museum City of Warsaw

  13. June 1979 „Illegal” Solidarity demonstration, 3 May 1982 1980-2005 City of Warsaw

  14. Joining the EU 1 May 2004 City of Warsaw

  15. Capital 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 City of Warsaw

  16. Warsaw - basic facts Population- destination for migration With 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 students Warsaw 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, museums There 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 Poland Warsaw 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. City of Warsaw

  17. Two 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”. City of Warsaw

  18. 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) Warsaw’s local authorities Capital City of Warsaw City Council Mayor City of Warsaw

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

  20. Organizational scheme of the City of Warsaw Mayor of Warsaw Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz 18 District Mayors Andrzej Jakubiak J. Kochaniak J. Wojciechowicz W. Paszynski Secretary J. Mackowiak Treasurer M. Czekaj City Council’s Office Office of the Mayor Economic activity in the city, business permits, cadaster, real estate management, housing policy Education, social policy, sport and recreation, conservation of monuments and heritage protecion European funds, investors, city’s development plans and strategy, environment, health care, public procurement Public transport and communications, infrastructure, spatial planning, EURO 2012, Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the City of Warsaw Chief accountant of the city’s budget City of Warsaw

  21. Districts – 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 stock Education, culture, social security, sport Health protection Maintenance of green areas and local roads City of Warsaw

  22. 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 in the Capital City of Warsaw Districts (18) District Councils District Boards City of Warsaw

  23. Grass roots democracy - Auxiliary units below district level Capital City of Warsaw • 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. Districts Residents’ associations Housing estates Settlements City of Warsaw

  24. 2009 city investment priorities • Public transportation and • communications • Culture and preservation of • the national heritage • Projects to be continued • modernization of several transport routes • further development of an integrated system of • transportmanagement • 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 • Preparationsfor the 2nd metro line • (completion of necessary documentation) • Procurement (purchase) of investment equipment • for the city companies that are involved in public • transportation system • 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 City of Warsaw

  25. Budget 2008 • 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 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

  26. Road infrastructure investment outlays Investment outlays City of Warsaw

  27. New challenges City of Warsaw

  28. Poland UkraineUEFA EURO 2012 City of Warsaw

  29. this stadium City of Warsaw

  30. with that one New stadium City of Warsaw

  31. New ring roadsto be built City of Warsaw

  32. New metro lines City of Warsaw

  33. European Capital of Culture 2016candidate City of Warsaw

  34. Chopin 1810 – 2010The 200th Anniversary of theBirth City of Warsaw

  35. Presidency of the EU, July-December 2011 800 days left City of Warsaw

  36. Warsaw international activities City of Warsaw

  37. Europeancooperation • ● 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 industries • Mobility • Social Affairs • Economic Development Forum • Climate 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 City of Warsaw

  38. City-to-City co-operationas a catalyst towards development of 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. City of Warsaw

  39. Project partners City of Warsaw

  40. Fall in love with / in Warsaw author: Piotr Zeydler City of Warsaw

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