Transformation of Certain Principles of Formation and Activity of Public Authorities

Abstract

The subject of the study is public relations related to the implementation of certain principles of the formation and functioning of public authorities at various levels. The principle of electability of officials of legislative bodies of state power and representative bodies of local self-government, as well as heads of subjects of the Russian Federation is analyzed. The author examines the question of the transformation of the principles of the activities of public authorities from the point of view of the combination of public and private interests realized in the activities of power structures. Particular attention is paid to the principles of maintaining citizens' trust in the actions of the state, the principle of people-saving and the principle of responsibility of authorities to voters (the institution of recall of an elected person). The main conclusions of the study are proposals to consolidate educational qualifications in relation to officials of federal and regional government bodies in the legislation. It seems appropriate to fix the requirement of higher education for persons applying for the positions of head of state, heads of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as deputies of legislative authorities. It is also necessary to create and reflect in the legislation mechanisms for the recall of all elected officials by the population if they are dishonest in the exercise of their powers and do not justify the people's trust entrusted to them. In the context of demographic challenges, it is also advisable to consolidate the principle of saving people in the activities of public authorities.