COOPERATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH UNIVERSITIES AS A FORM OF STRENGTHENING THE CONDUCTED LOCAL ELECTIONS

Abstract

The process of decentralization of public administration has enabled territorial self-governments to establish independent cooperation with entities operating on the local / supra-local market. Legal regulations specify the activities of the city / commune (i.e. act on local government), among others in the scope of satisfying the collective needs of the local community, including public education in primary schools, kindergartens and other educational establishments. In turn, they do not specify tasks in the field of higher education. Cooperation of local governments with universities, therefore, is not based on an obligation, is voluntary for both parties. The partnership of local government authorities with the university authorities determines the nature and scope of cooperation. An example of cooperation between the parties to the relationship can be commissioned tasks, which have a nationwide character, including organization of local elections by local authorities. Thanks to this form of cooperation, local governments implement management policy and long-term development of the commune, often building cooperation and support networks.