Welcome to the Municipality of Vzorovce
This portal provides citizens, visitors, and international partners with essential information regarding local governance, municipal powers, public services, official regulations, and working hours.
Municipal Overview
Location & Character
Vzorovce is a picturesque village with approximately 2,400 inhabitants located in central Slovakia, surrounded by scenic forests and meadows, offering a harmonious environment for families and visitors.
Public Administration
The municipality exercises independent self-government powers under Act No. 369/1990 Coll. on Municipalities as well as delegated state administration powers for local residents.
Digital Services
Official digital communications and filings are integrated with the Central Public Administration Portal of the Slovak Republic (slovensko.sk) for certified electronic delivery.
Competencies and Public Services
Under the Slovak legal framework, the municipality is responsible for the overall development of its territory, maintenance of public order and delivering services to its community:
Self-Government Responsibilities (Original Powers)
- Management of municipal property and annual budget
- Local taxes and municipal waste collection management
- Upkeep of local roads, pavements, and public lighting
- Cemetery maintenance and public green spaces upkeep
- Kindergarten, primary education support, and cultural events
- Issuing binding municipal ordinances (Všeobecne záväzné nariadenia – VZN)
Delegated State Administration
- Registry Office (Matrika): Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Building Authority: Territorial zoning, building permits, and inspections
- Residence Registration: Registration of permanent and temporary residence
- Signature Verification: Official validation of signatures and copies of documents
- Nature Conservation: Tree cutting permits and environmental compliance
Local Ordinances & Regulations
All binding local regulations (Všeobecne záväzné nariadenia) are enacted by the Municipal Council in accordance with Slovak legislation. Full legal texts are available in Slovak in the official repository.
VZN No. 01/2024 sets sorting rules for paper, plastics, glass, bio-waste, and household waste.
VZN No. 02/2024 regulates real estate tax rates and dog ownership fees.
VZN No. 03/2023 guarantees quiet hours between 22:00 and 06:00 and regulates pyrotechnics.
Office Hours for the Public
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 15:30 |
| Tuesday | Closed to public (internal processing) | |
| Wednesday Long Day | 07:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | Closed to public | |
| Friday | 07:30 – 11:30 | Afternoon closed |
Daily lunch break: 11:30 – 12:30.
