Interaction of executive authorities in the process of optimization of powers of local government bodies

Abstract

The article is devoted to the definition of forms and directions of interaction of executive bodies of the basic level in the process of optimizing the powers of local self-government bodies, carried out as a result of the decentralization reform.
 Based on the analysis of the provisions of normative legal acts, the author identifies the system of executive bodies organized in Ukraine. It is proved that the executive bodies, which are formed at village, settlement, city and district councils in the city (in case of formation), are represented only at one - local level. It was found that the executive bodies of state power are formed at three levels - higher (national), central (regional) and local (municipal) levels.
 It is argued that as a result of the reform of decentralization of power in Ukraine during 2015-2021, the powers of local governments were significantly expanded by transferring a significant part of such powers from public authorities to local governments.
 Based on the analysis of the provisions of the legislation of Ukraine, the forms of interaction between state executive bodies and executive bodies of local self-government at the basic level are determined. It is argued that the most common form of cooperation between executive bodies is the implementation of measures of state control and supervision over the implementation of delegated powers by executive bodies of local self-government, in particular in the field of landscaping, land protection and cultural heritage, social security and more. It is proved that the reporting of state executive bodies to local councils on the implementation of powers delegated to state bodies is one of the forms of interaction between executive bodies at the basic level. It is established that other forms of interaction of executive bodies at the basic level are information interaction and cooperation through the formation of joint executive bodies and the conclusion of agreements on joint activities.