This thesis examines the management of human resources in the context of local selfgovernment, especially focusing on the City of Županja. The paper deals with the definition of human resources, the goals of human resources management, the influence of external and internal factors on human resources, and contemporary trends in human resources management, including changes in work forms. Also, the role of communication in human resource management is investigated, the concept of communication, the communication process and communication channels in today's society are analyzed. Various forms of communication and the importance of communication in organizations are also considered, along with an analysis of possible obstacles in business communication. The paper also provides insight into local selfgovernment in general, including its legal framework, organization, tasks it performs and financing. Special attention is paid to the City of Županja, investigating its powers, organization, and the influence of interpersonal relationships on teamwork. The research concludes with an analysis of the communication process in the City of Županja, including conducting a survey and drawing conclusions based on the results obtained. Finally, a number of suggestions are offered for improving communication in local self-government. This paper contributes to a better understanding of the importance of human resources management and communication in the context of local self-government and provides guidelines for improving the efficiency and quality of work in the City of Županja and similar organizations.