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III KKO 4/99 AI generated

Election law prevails over municipal supervision; council dismissal decisions require court appeal only.

Case Number III KKO 4/99
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Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
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The Supreme Court ruled that the District Court, not the Governor, has jurisdiction over appeals regarding the dismissal of council members. The lower court initially deferred to the Governor's supervisory power, but the Supreme Court clarified that the Electoral Law acts as a special law governing this specific procedure. Consequently, the court confirmed that such dismissal decisions can only be challenged through a direct appeal to the District Court.

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Art. 190 ust. 1 pkt 3 Ordynacji wyborczej; Art. 191 Ordynacji wyborczej; Art. 91 ustawy o samorządzie gminnym: The Electoral Law prevails over the Municipal Self-Government Law regarding the review of council member dismissal decisions, mandating exclusive judicial review by the District Court.

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electoral law supremacy municipal council dismissal special law principle judicial review jurisdiction supervisory authority limits

Cited Legislation

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Art. 190 ust. 1 pkt 3 Ordynacji wyborczej
Art. 191 Ordynacji wyborczej
Art. 91 ustawy o samorządzie gminnym
Art. 190 § 1 KPA

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