Relations Between the Public Sector, a Non-Governmental Sector in Performing Public Duties

Abstract

The aim of the study is to identify the current model of cooperation between local authorities and representatives of the third sector on the implementation of the tasks of a public nature based on research carried out at the initiative of the Public Utility Department at the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and the author’s own research. Analysis of inter-relations from the perspective of local government administration will be based on field research conducted. The results obtained in the author’s development entitle to a few theses. Firstly, the existing model of interaction between the public sector and non-governmental sector, in principle, limited to the statutory outsourcing of public tasks non-public entities in recurring business areas, ie. In the field of sport, recreation and tourism. Secondly, cooperation in the smallest units of territorial division of the state (municipalities) seems to be the weakest. Thirdly, representatives of the local administration does not apply some of the solutions resulting from the Act on public benefit activity and volunteerism. Fourth, cross-sectoral cooperation does not include the implementation of joint projects using funds from external sources. Fifthly deficiencies in the cooperation undertaken due to the lack of cross-cultural interaction, insufficient knowledge about the specific activities of NGOs. The last thesis verified in the study concerns the indications of positive changes in the current model of cooperation.