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Rada Gminy - idea to stand as a councilor in Poland


ikonmx 2 | 6
6 Sep 2013 #1
Hello,

I have this idea to stand as a councilor, can anybody see any reason why I wouldn't be allowed to? e.g. are there any restrictions regarding nationality, residence, political association etc??
delphiandomine 88 | 18,163
6 Sep 2013 #2
Are you an EU citizen? As far as I'm aware, this is the only restriction.
OP ikonmx 2 | 6
6 Sep 2013 #3
Yes, I am. I am also registered at an address in the Gmina, though not there 100% of the year. I have noticed though that all previous candidates stood under one of the Political parties. Not sure I could join one, even if I actually wanted to.
jon357 74 | 21,747
6 Sep 2013 #4
I'm not sure if you can stand as an independent, though certain political parties do not have nationality restrictions and any such restriction could be easily challenged although of course that would alienate the part in question. To form your own party would not be easy.
delphiandomine 88 | 18,163
6 Sep 2013 #5
Yes, I am. I am also registered at an address in the Gmina, though not there 100% of the year. I have noticed though that all previous candidates stood under one of the Political parties. Not sure I could join one, even if I actually wanted to.

You can always form your own electoral committee - but normally, in Poland, you would associate yourself with one of the bigger groupings locally while standing as an independent. For instance - I have a friend who stood for election in the gmina. He was independent, but he was on the list of the PSL. Most local elections will work this way.
sobieski 106 | 2,118
6 Sep 2013 #6
Are you an EU citizen? As far as I'm aware, this is the only restriction.

Nope. You have to have a permanent residence permit as a EU citizen.
delphiandomine 88 | 18,163
6 Sep 2013 #7
That's a curious restriction, I might have to make a complaint :)

(Polish citizens aren't bound by the same obligation in the UK, so...)


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