NSA decision throws Warsaw Gmina Centrum government into confusion

The Supreme Administrative Court has decided that Andrzej Herman, the administrator for Gmina Centrum in Warsaw, should not be in charge of the district. The previous mayor, Jan Wieteska, was suspended by Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek and Herman appointed in his place. However, the decision of the Court does not undermine the Prime Minister's decision to appoint Herman as Gmina Centrum administrator since Herman still keeps his position. However, he cannot make any decisions. According to the Court, the Prime Minister's decision is not legally binding. "Obviously, I will go along with the decision," said Herman yesterday. "I will hand over projects already started by me to the mayor. I'm not tied to the post and I'm not waiting for business cards." It is not clear, however, if the mayor has any powers to govern Gmina Centrum. (Zycie, page 1) A.Z