Starostwo
Starostwo is a term used in Poland to refer to a unit of local government. It is the basic administrative unit of a powiat, which is a county-level administrative division. The starostwo is headed by a starosta, who is the elected head of the powiat. The starostwo is responsible for carrying out the tasks assigned to the powiat by the law and the powiat council. These tasks often include public services such as education, healthcare, road maintenance, and public safety.
The structure of a starostwo typically includes a starosta, a deputy starosta, and a board of powiat.
The authority and responsibilities of a starostwo are defined by Polish law, primarily the Act on Poviat