Vision of the Association of Polish Communes Euroregion Bałtyk

STG ERB VISION

We strive to:

• shaping a strong image of member self-governments in the region and in the world, as well as a distinctive brand of the Association and the Baltic Euroregion network,
• developing high-quality relationships that provide sustainable added value to us and our Partners,
• supporting the development of national and international initiatives in all spheres of life and functioning of our member communes and the local communities that form them.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR MISSION OBJECTIVES IS POSSIBLE THANKS

• Unique character - the Association is a combination of NGOs and local government units

The authorities of the Association are: General Assembly of Delegates (rep. All local governments), Association Board, Revision Committee.

The main body is the General Assembly, but the executive body is the Management Board (which consists of 9 members, i.e. representatives of the members). The Audit Committee (consisting of 5 members) is appointed to control the activities of the Association. The Director of the Secretariat manages the daily activities.

Thanks to the implementation of the EDIS system (in 2005), the structure of the Secretariat meets the requirements for the implementation of grant programs co-financed from EU funds. Contract, monitoring and project teams have been set up, as well as its ERB International Permanent Secretariat and accounting department.

According to the statute, the management board of the Association is made up of representatives of local self-governments (including cities such as Olsztyn, Elbląg, Gdańsk, Gdynia), but the decisions made in the Association are fully sovereign and independent of any government or authorities.

Thanks to such a structure, the Association has the direct possibility, on the one hand, to act as a public benefit organization, ensuring greater flexibility of activities and functioning, and on the other hand, the participation of local authorities guarantees the involvement of local decision-making entities and their subordinate public units.

• Specialization in working with local governments and communities

• Interdisciplinary nature of activities and range of possibilities

We have experience in shaping and creating local initiatives (such as the Hidden Treasures of Powiśle network created by us, a network of youth groups in the form of ERB Youth Board) or international initiatives (STG ERB own projects: Umbrella, LYC SB) with the participation of local entities. We implement projects that fit into the annual priorities for 2021 (European Green Deal - SMILE projects (under the LIFE program - counteracting climate change using blue and green infrastructure), SB PIN (cooperation in the field of green and blue growth of South Baltic local governments).

• Big experience in communicating EU activities, in particular, expertise in EU programs

• Our specialists are highly qualified