Administrative proceedings cover the resolution of disputes between local government units, government administration bodies, and other state bodies that are appointed to handle individual cases through administrative decisions, as well as in matters of issuing certificates and proceedings concerning complaints and requests. Furthermore, the administrative procedure code regulates the imposition or assessment of administrative penalties and also regulates the mode of European administrative cooperation.
The provisions of the administrative procedure code do not apply to persons enjoying diplomatic and consular privileges.
Types of proceedings:
- general,
- in matters of establishing ownership,
- in matters of imposing financial penalties,
- in matters of issuing certificates,
- in matters of complaints and requests,
- concerning European administrative cooperation,
- in matters of petitions,
- in tax matters,
- concerning environmental protection,
- in matters of access to public information.
Higher-level authorities:
- local government appeals board,
- voivode,
- other superior authorities or ministers,
- social organizations – their statutory superior authorities or the state body exercising supervision.
Parties may act independently or through proxies.
Social organizations, the prosecutor, the Commissioner for Human Rights, and other participants with party rights may join the proceedings.
Parties dissatisfied with administrative decisions may file lawsuits with Administrative Courts after exhausting the appeal procedure.
