About association

The Association of Self-Governing Regions of Slovakia (abbreviated as "SK8") is a voluntary, interest-based association of self-governing regions of the Slovak Republic, independent of the state and political parties. It was founded on 16 May 2006 in Bratislava. All self-governing regions of the Slovak Republic are members of the association.

Aims of the association

Advocate the interests of self-governing regions and their inhabitants while respecting their autonomous status

Unify the action of association's members in the exercise of the competences entrusted to them

Involve representatives of self-governing regions in solving common problems of local government and in the development of joint strategies

Propose proposals for solutions to the problems of territorial self-government to the relevant central bodies of state administration

Gather evidence and analyse problems in the performance of self-governing regions

Advise on the practical application of laws relating to the rights and obligations of self-governing regions

Association's Assembly

The Assembly of the Association is the supreme body of the SK8. It approves the main directions, activities and tasks of the association, the budget of the association, the expert sections and makes other fundamental decisions. The members of the Association's Assembly are the presidents of the self-governing regions. Meetings are held quarterly.