The first written report dates back to 1346. The town is located at an altitude of 368 metres. In the town there is the church of St. George.

Providing construction legal activities of the city and the exercise of state construction supervision. Implementation of the city's investment projects from the award of construction through the issuance of building permits, preparation of documents for the recovery of historical property and conducting acts in the field of hunting and fishing with the exercise of fishing rights.

Ensuring the registry office agenda and the registration of inhabitants and notification obligations when organizing cultural and social events. Maintaining the filing agenda, publishing the Jiříkov newspaper, preparing reports including field investigations and documentation of population protection. Publication of documents on official boards.

Administration of city property and property relations. Registration and allocation of descriptive numbers, maintenance and management of residential and non-residential premises of the city, ensuring the operation of the cemetery and the organization of public works. Maintenance of the public spaces in the town and the sewerage system.

Management of the city's economy. Issuance of generally binding ordinances on local dog tax, on the fee for operating a gambling machine and on the establishment of a coefficient for the calculation of property tax. Preparation of tax returns and compilation of prescribed statements, including the final accounts of the City.