11th Congress of Rural Communes of the Republic of Poland Warsaw, Culture and Science Palace 20-21 September 2010.

Twenty years have passed since the law on territorial self-government was passed and implemented in 1990. Two decades of system transformation have brought about profound changes in all spheres of life. Decentralisation of public power through re-creation of local governments followed by regional self-governments played the major role in the process. The 20-th Anniversary is an excellent opportunity to reflect and analyse experiences gained during recreation and shaping the present model of self-government in Poland, an opportunity to meet in Poznan where the self-government recreation process originated.

Union of Rural Communes of the Republic of Poland, along with all Polish nation-wide self-government organisations, participating in the Joint Committee of Central Government and Territorial Self-Governments, is honoured to launch celebrations commemorating this special event.

The Jubilee 10th Congress of Rural Municipalities of the Republic of Poland held on 15-16 October in Warsaw was the biggest meeting of local government representatives in Poland in 2009 with over 1000 participants from all over the country and numerous eminent guests.