Restrukturyzacja górnictwa węgla kamiennego w świetle opinii przedstawicieli samorządu terytorialnego. Diagnoza potrzeb

The ongoing coal mining reform since 1991 is one of the basic social and economic challenges in Poland. In this context, this article presents research results aimed at, among others, opinions of local government units (- further JST) representatives on the need for creation of an independent expert institution which could monitor, diagnose and overtake the impact of effects of coal mining restructuring on environment. It was equally important obtain impact assessment of mining companies on municipalities / counties where they carry out activities.