1. How Parliamentarians Interact with Mayors and Local Communities Dušan Kulka, Municipal Forum Odesa

2. Czech political / constitutional system Legislative power Executive power Judicial power Senate 81 senators; at least 40 years old; elected for 6 years; majority system Constitutional Court Supreme Court High, Regional and District Courts Chamber of Deputies 200 deputies; at least 21 years old; elected for 4 years; proportional system President At least 40; elected for 5 years; max. 2 consecutive terms Government Prime minister plus Ministers appointed by President / approved by and accountable to the Chamber of Deputies Supreme Administrative Court Parliament

3. Territorial administration State administration Local and Regional Self-government Central authorities (ministries, bureaus, agencies) Regional branches Tax authorities Cadastrial offices Veterinary inspections Land offices etc. 13 Regions + Capital City of Prague Regional (City) Council, Hejtman (Lord Mayor) About 6250 communities (cities, towns, villages) Community Council, Mayor Delegated competences

4. 13 Regions + Capital City of Prague 14 5 8 24 25 11 12 10 12 22 23 MPs per Region

5. Administrative Communities (cca 6250) What? You must be kiddin’ me folks!!!

6. 205 Municipalities with “extended authority”

7. Prevailing types of communication:  Institutional  Regional  Political party / affinity  Social contact  Professional interest  Regional lobby  Limited or no communication with mayors

10. Institutional communication and cooperation Informal contacts and social networks

11. Дякую за увагу!