Journal 30 – Poles are still learning democracy
Poland became the really independent country only in 1989. Poles owe their freedom a bloodless revolution, which the trade union “Solidarity” generated in 1980.
On November 12, 2006, Poles passed its next test in democracy. They selected in general elections local mayors, presidents, and members of the Sejmik. The Sejmik is of the region council; it is literally “Little Parliament”. Its term lasts for 4 years, only. The Sejmik consist of 30 councilors. The sessions of the Sejmik called by the chairperson at least once every three months.
The main tasks of the Sejmik include: approval of the regional development strategy, control over the board of the region, definition of principles governing awarding grants from the region budget.
My explanation for many Americans can seem strange. However, they should take into account that the Polish democracy is very young and fragile if it compare with American one.
Poland became the really independent country only in 1989. Poles owe their freedom a bloodless revolution, which the trade union “Solidarity” generated in 1980.
On November 12, 2006, Poles passed its next test in democracy. They selected in general elections local mayors, presidents, and members of the Sejmik. The Sejmik is of the region council; it is literally “Little Parliament”. Its term lasts for 4 years, only. The Sejmik consist of 30 councilors. The sessions of the Sejmik called by the chairperson at least once every three months.
The main tasks of the Sejmik include: approval of the regional development strategy, control over the board of the region, definition of principles governing awarding grants from the region budget.
My explanation for many Americans can seem strange. However, they should take into account that the Polish democracy is very young and fragile if it compare with American one.
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