In today's article we will explore the fascinating world of Starostwo. From its origins to its impact today, we will delve into the different aspects that make Starostwo a topic of general interest. Throughout the next few lines, we will analyze its relevance in society, the advances it has experienced over time and the future projections that are envisioned around Starostwo. This is a fascinating topic that leaves no one indifferent, and that deserves to be examined from different perspectives to fully understand its importance in today's world.
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Starostwo (literally "eldership") is an administrative unit established from the 14th century in the Polish Crown and later in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth until the partition of Poland in 1795. Starostwos were established in the crown lands (królewszczyzna). The term continues to be used in modern Poland.
Each starostwo was administered by an official known as starosta. The starosta received the office from the king and kept it until the end of his life. It usually provided a significant income for the starosta. His deputy was variously known as podstarosta, podstarości, burgrabia, włodarz, or surrogator.
The types of starosta included:
When Poland regained independence in 1918 (until the beginning of the World War II in 1939) and in 1944–1950, the starosta was the head of powiat (county) administration, subordinate to the voivode.
Since local government reforms effective from 1 January 1999, the starosta is the head of the powiat executive board (zarząd powiatu), and the head of the powiat starostwo (part of the powiat administration), elected by the powiat council (rada powiatu).