The very word office or administration probably does not arouse particularly pleasant feelings in anyone, as it somehow automatically associated with paperwork, grey color tones, office spaces, and waiting.

But the Regional Authority in Vysočina is completely different. Anyone who visits the Regional Authority is usually very surprised and amazed. The service is fast and professional, the premises are well lit, and the impression is pleasant. Such are the comments we hear from our visitors – and it is not accountable solely to the fact that our domicile is an extraordinary place.

The credit goes above all to the people. Every one of my colleagues knew from the very beginning that he or she wants to build up something new – an administration that would function like a real service organization for the benefit of the Region and its citizens, an administration that is very open, forthcoming, and highly professional – that was the way we have chosen to take. After all, Vysočina was founded as a new regional territory and we knew we did not want to blend in for mediocrity.

The year 2006 proved our way of thinking as correct. Namely, there exists yet another criterion that indicates objectively where we stand in terms of new, modern approach to progress, such as various competitions and prize-awarding contests proclaimed by various institutions and civic associations on a national and international level. As a rule, Vysočina places very well in these events. In 2006, we won five awards for the quality of our administration and for its conduct – i.e., for openness, informing the public, professionalism, etc.

I may therefore confidently state in good conscience and with pride that such a number of awards is quite exceptional, compared to other regions, and I want to emphasize that all of the Region’s employees deserve our appreciation for their extraordinary patience and assiduity, their outstanding endeavor and work input, as well as for the respect they have for their work, and for their attitude to Vysočina.

Simeona Zikmundová

Directress of the Regional Authority