Jolanta Itrich-Drabarek is Professor at the University of Warsaw and directs the Centre for Studies in Local Government and Development. She received her PhD in social sciences and was formerly employed in public administration. She is a member of the Civil Service Council, an advisory body to the Prime Minister. Stanisław Mazur is Professor at the Cracow University of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Public Economy and Administration. He was a member of the Civil Service Council (2009–2015) and cooperated with central offices, regional and local governments as well as international organizations (e.g. the World Bank). Justyna Wiśniewska-Grzelak is a lecturer at the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw. She is a EU Civil Service specialist, was formerly employed in public administration and is a member of the Polish Association of European Studies Board.