Little is known about the establishment of the Biecz "starostwo" during the late 14th century. Nothing is known about the first recorded starosta but his name: Drago. The "starostwo" were Crown lands administered by the "starosta", and established mainly for economic purposes as the Crown considered revenues generated by these administrative regions a significant source of income. The Biecz "starostwo" had a strong economic base; by 1581 it encompassed 23 villages and Crown-operated "folwarks". Until 1641 the "starosta" had an office in the Franciscan monastery; after 1641 his office was moved to a designated administrative building.