Wpływ rozwiązań przyjętych w "Kodeksie wyborczym" na zjawisko koabitacji w gminach

The article presents the Electoral Code regulations which determine the relationship between the executive (mayor) and the municipal council (town council). Besides, regulations from other legal acts are indicated which have an impact on the phenomenon of cohabitation. In addition, the situation is explained where cohabitation appears in the municipality and is presented in the research on cohabitation in selected regions in Poland.