In the contribution, the author analyzes the problems of selected Slovak municipal self-government, focused on the legislation related to municipal self-government, the scope of the municipality, the non-functionality (inactivity) of the municipal self-government and its bodies, as well as the need for reform of the municipal establishment. He points to problems of a long-term nature, including those brought about by the pandemic and the ongoing energy crisis. He indicates possible ways out of the given situation, which he justifies with arguments.