The Legal Analysis of The Possibility of Creating Women’s Councils: A Proposal for Legislative Changes

Abstract

Goal – The aim of this analysis is to examine the legal possibilities for establishing Women’s Councils as advisory bodies within the structure of a Polish local government, as well as to present proposals for legislative changes in this regard. The primary issue is the legal grounding of Women’s Councils in the constitutional laws of a local government, following the model of youth and senior councils. Research methodology – The paper analyses the existing legal regulations, their consequences for the functioning of councils, and recommendations concerning their future role in the local government system. Score/results – The results of the analysis constitute proposed solutions to strengthen the role of Women’s Councils, consultative bodies in a local government, following the example of experience and evolution of practice and legislation regarding Youth Councils and Senior Councils. Originality/value – The outcome of the analysis constitutes the proposal of recommendations for legal solutions that will strengthen the institutional framework of advisory bodies such as Women’s Councils