Good governance is a desideratum of democratic governments that requires the exercise of public power on the principles of professionalism and efficiency.  Ensuring the exercise of competences and attributions of local elected representatives on the basis of professional knowledge rests with educational institutions providing educational services through the completion of master’s degree programs in the field of public administration and short courses of professional development.  The mission of training and professional development of civil servants, for 25 years, is successfully realized by the Academy of Public Administration.