This title has not been newly awarded to any municipality that would not have it in the past—the law does not even set any specific criteria for it, only procedural competencies are established.
The development of the městečko began in the 14th century, decreed by the reigning monarch primarily on the land of the nobility and church.
After the Velvet Revolution of 1989, there was intense lobbying for the revival of the městys status from the representatives of villages which had previously held the title.
The amendment was approved by the Senate of the Czech Republic on 29 March, was signed by the president on 11 May and came into force on 1 July 2006.
Municipalities that had the right to carry the title of městys prior to 17 May 1954 are to inform the chairman of the Chamber of Deputies, so that the restoration of the status can be arranged.