Warsaw's administrative restructuring likely to go ahead later in the year

The Sejm has approved by an overwhelming majority a bill that changes the po litical structure of the nation's capital. Under the plan Warsaw will consis t of a single gmina, which will be sub-divided into 17 districts, known as d zielnica. The unified administration will have at its disposal an annual bud get of zl.5 billion. Supporters of the bill claim the changes will give the city authorities a more direct influence over decision-making relating to th e most important investment projects in the city, such as the metro, ring ro ads and water treatment plants. The changes, once approved by the Senate and president, are expected to come into effect in the fall. (Gazeta Wyborcza, F eb. 16-17, p. 1; Rzeczpospolita, Feb. 16-17, p. A5) M.T.K.