Administrative-territorial Reform Research Articles

Circassian Mejlis (1861-1863): Methodological Aspects of Ethnosocial Research

The article is devoted to the study of the "Circassian Mejlis" (1861-1863). This social institution "Circassian Mejlis" in regional historiography is considered as a representative body of power of the subethnos of the Adygs (Ubykhs, Shapsugs and others) - the autochthonous population of the Black Sea coast of the 19th century. A scientific criticism of the concepts presented in regional historiography and the Internet, in which the Mejlis is considered as a state authority, is given. Based on the structural-functional and comparative analysis of historiographic sources, facts and judgments about the reasons for the formation, structure and functions of this social institution are generalized. The signs of ethnosocial and axiological approaches to the analysis of ethnopotestary processes in the border zones of southern Russia at the end of the 19th century are revealed. It is noted that the content of the administrative-territorial and social reform proposed by the Majlis is of high importance in the ethnic history of the Adyghe sub-ethnic groups of the Western Caucasus as one of the stages in the formation of institutions of state power. The possibilities of integrating social institutions formed by subethnos of the Western Caucasus into the structure of the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Port in the middle of the 19th century are considered. The focus is on the genesis of the Mejlis as a social institution was a vivid indicator of the processes of ethnopoliti-cal consolidation that determined the specifics of regional national and confessional policy in the transboundary zone of southern Russia during the imperial period.

OBVIOUS AND HIDDEN SIGNS OF INCREASING CRISIS PHENOMENA IN THE STATE: PROBLEMS OF MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL OF ADMINISTRATIVE-TERRITORIAL REFORM

The purpose. The work is devoted to the identification and development of recommendations for their prevention of overt and covert signs of intensification of the crisis in Ukraine. The results. As a result of the analysis of the socio-economic situation in the country, obvious and hidden signs of intensification of crisis phenomena in Ukraine were revealed as a result of imperfect management and ignoring of personnel policy. The place and role of public scientific academic formations in the management of the state and local self-government bodies in the process of decentralization of state-administrative functions in the conditions of administrative-territorial reform were determined. A set of unresolved issues affecting the completion of an effective institutional territorial system capable of ensuring effective interaction between the state, local governments and business, based on clearly established rules and norms of their self-regulation. The most important factors for establishing partnerships between the state, local governments and business in the field of resource efficiency have been identified. Scientific novelty lies in the coverage of the activities and role of scientific academic public and state management structures in the formation of state personnel policy and the development of the ideology of local democratic self-government. It is established that the basis of relations between the state, local governments and business entities is the recognition of equality and independence of each of the participants. Based on the studied current state, the role of personnel policy in stabilizing the economy is determined. It is proposed to create mechanisms of interaction and business partnership in the conditions of formation of voluntary associations of territorial communities. The main goal of the reforms is highlighted, namely: strengthening cooperation between the state, local governments and businesses, which will clearly increase the welfare of the population and increase income and profits in society. Practical significance lies in the wide possibilities of using the results of the study in management and economic activity. It is known that the main task of today is the selection and placement of personnel, identifying the main areas of improvement, which allows managers to open new opportunities in the most popular and promising segmental economic niches that can stimulate economic development and involve the public and science.

Assessment of Efficiency of the Use of Natural Resources Capacity by Territorial Communities in Conditions of Administrative-Territorial Reform in Ukraine

Assessment of Efficiency of the Use of Natural Resources Capacity by Territorial Communities in Conditions of Administrative-Territorial Reform in Ukraine

Бассейновый принцип административно-территориального деления как альтернатива современному расселению этнических групп населения Кабардино-Балкарии

Discussed is the problem of complex (historical-demographical, ecological-geographical and economical) administrative-territorial division (ATD) of one of national republics of the North Caucasus, i.e. Kabardino-Balkaria Republic (KBR), based on a comprehensive approach. Data on population censuses of different years, scientific works on discussed topic and the authors own materials on geo-ecology and demography of KBR were used. The archaic character of ATD of the region according to ethnopolitical principle is shown, and it is argued, that such a division of the republic’s territory is a legacy of Russia's colonial policy in the North Caucasus in the 19th century, and the command and administrative system of the Soviet period in the 20th century. Based on historical information, sources of dismemberment of the predecessor of the KBR, i.e. Kabarda (the name up to 1922) on ethno-political principle as one of the tools for solving the militarystrategic task of weakening and “appeasing” are highlighted. Rejection and occupation by Russian colonists of the plain part of Kabarda and redistribution by colonial administration of remaining territory between two indigenous ethnic groups (Kabardins and Balkars) with infringement of one side and encouragement of other created a “three-story” contradictory structure: one on the plain, others on the foothills, others on the foothills in the mountains. Such a division was finally established as a result of administrative-territorial reform of the 1920s and continues to form the formal basis of ATD of KBR. This fact, as well as consolidation of artificial division of Kabarda in the double name of the republic (Kabardino-Balkaria) periodically becomes occasion for demonstration of ostentatious separatist sentiments. Results of this study indicate, that by the end of the 20th century, due to redistribution of population and integration processes, the ethnic map of KBR came into conflict with the ATD on ethno-political basis. With this in mind, a new version of ATD of KBR, based on basin principle is proposed and justified, removing interethnic contradictions, generated by previous division and guaranteeing sustainable development of the republic. Relevance of the study is in the imperfection of ATD of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, as the cause of interethnic contradictions has not yet become the subject of a special study. Thus, adoption of the basin principle as the basis of the ATD with establishment of 5th districts instead of the current 10th would remove problems, created by ethno-political division and contribute to sustainable development and preservation of unique nature of one of mountain resorts of the country.

Земельна децентралізація як основа фінансової спроможності та сталого розвитку сільських територіальних громад

Земельна децентралізація як основа фінансової спроможності та сталого розвитку сільських територіальних громад

Оrganizational and legal status of territorial communities in Ukraine

A local community has been defined by the Constitution of Ukraine as a primary subject of a local government. But in practice the participation of a local community in socio-political life is comed down to the realization of the right to vote of its sitizens. According to this in Ukraine the Constitutional right of a local community to decide quastions of a local significance now is limited and isn’t settled on legislative level and on regulatory level. Should be noted a local community as a primary subject of a local government hasn’t recived а proper legal status in Ukraine. The purpose of the article is the systematization of existing theoretical ways to the defining of a local community as a primary subject of a local government and the determining its legal status in Ukraine. On the basis of the conducted research it is detected that a local community must be considered as a set of persons which live within a certain area, have a certain relationship with each other and a common interests, rights and powers to solve common problems. We’ve found out that an organizational and legal status of local communities is characterized by imperfection and need specifications and refinements. Because of no having a clear organizational and legal status of a legal entity local communities can be the subject of legal rights and powers only indirectly, from representative bodies. The adoption of the law of Ukraine «About local communities» will allow on legislative level to settle the quastion of legal subjection of a local community as a legal entity of public law, its legal, organizational and other guarantees, which to a large extent affect on the capacity of such local community, its real ability to decide quastions of a local significance and protect own rights and legal interests self-sufficient in full. A Clear definition of a legal status of a local community allows to harmonize the system of public administration in districts and to provide a successful development of the state as a whole. Key words: local self-government, territorial community, legal status, administrative-territorial reform.

СОЦІОЛІНГВІСТИЧНИЙ МЕТОД ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНОГО МОНІТОРИНГУ

У статті презентовано застосування методу соціолінгвістичного анкетування як інструменту територіального моніторингу, що було проведене наприкінці ХХ сторіччя в окремих населених пунктах Херсонської області. Завдання дослідження виконані у двох вимірах – синхронічному та діахронічному. Синхронічний вимір виявив особливості національно-мовної сфери окремих сіл і міст Херсонщини, зокрема їх спільні риси історичного заснування (більшою мірою у XVIII сторіччі, переважно українськими селянами й козаками); риси домінування української культури й мови (від незначної переваги в окремих пунктах до повного домінування в більшості); функціонування української мови у більшості сімей анкетованих, а також у батьківських і дідівських сім’ях; виявлення високого показника позитивного ставлення до української мови незважаючи на частку російськомовних осіб, зокрема у виборі мови навчання дітей та у ставленні до української мови як державної, у висловленні погляду щодо її майбутнього.
 У діахронічному вимірі проведено паралелі з сучасною ситуацією. Так, було виявлено, що думка респондентів про подальшу рівноправність двох мов виявилася не правильною, адже українська мова сьогодні досягла високого функціонального рівня. Також відповідно до стратегій адміністративно-територіальної реформи й формування національної ідентичності в сучасній Україні доведено ефективність застосування соціолінгвістичного методу в дослідженні / моніторингу мовно-національної ситуації в регіонах країни.
 Зроблено висновок, що описані вище результати анкетування, добуті за допомогою соціолінгвістичного методу, потрібно використовувати в наукових розвідках, які стосуються сучасного стану національно-мовної сфери в Україні, зокрема в кожному її регіоні, що допоможе виробити правильну державну стратегію розвитку цієї сфери.

Administrative-Territorial Reform: The Experience of the Countries of Western Europe

The relevance of this article is conditioned by the decentralization of the reform of political power in Ukraine, which presents the State with the permanent challenge of finding new ways to solve the problems of governance and governability at the district and regional level. The objective of the article was to carry out a scientific investigation on the mechanism of introduction of institutes of prefects in Ukraine, based on the experience of the main western European countries. The main research methods are general and specific, including the methods of logic, analysis and comparison of the sources consulted. The results of this study are to identify ways to introduce an institute of prefects in Ukraine. By way of conclusion, it highlights the importance of the results obtained, which is reflected in the fact that this study can serve as a basis to delineate future changes to the current legislation of Ukraine on issues of state administration, at the district and regional level, by introducing the institute of prefects.

DECENTRALIZATION AND THE PROBLEM OF THE FEDERALIZATION OF UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE THREAT AND TERRITORIAL INTERALITY

The administrative-territorial reform that began in Ukraine aims at modernizing state governance and introducing European standards. First of all, it is about democratization of public administration on the basis of broad territorial self-government and decentralizationof power, as well as introduction of a new territorial-administrative division. Public opinion often discusses the best practices for achieving these goals, most often addressing decentralization and federalization, mistakenly identifying them as equal. As a consequence, axifugal movements, inspired by internal and external political factors, emerge in Ukraine under the slogan of democratization under the guise of federalization thus creating internal conflicts as well as a threat to its territorial integrity. The prospect of federalization of Ukraine represents a jeopardy to its unity. With economic, cultural, and mental regional differences, the transition from unitarity to federalization will bring further deepening of contrasts. Therefore, the decentralization of public power in the state may be the optimal solution to the problem and an alternative to federalization.

Theoretical aspects of formation and development of amalgamated territorial communities in Ukraine under the conditions of decentralization of state power

Problem setting. Ukraine has set a strategic course for integration into the European Union. This issue is actualized in the context of the implementation of the governmental decentralization reform, aimed at forming an effective local self-government and territorial organization of the government in order to create and maintain a full-fledged living environment for citizens, to provide high-quality and affordable public services, to establish institutions of direct democracy, to coordinate the interests of the state and territorial communities.Analysis of recent research and publications. The works of many leading scientists are devoted to the development of local self-government in Ukraine. In particular, theoretical and organizational and legal aspects of the formation of territorial communities were considered in the scientific papers of O. Batanov, I. Butko, V. Bordeniuk, I. Drobot, V. Kampo, I. Myshchak, V. Pogorilko. The study of foreign experience of local self-government and the problem of adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to the European one were covered in the research papers of M. Baimuratov, I. Hrytsiak, I. Koziura, O. Trush. Problematics of formation of self-sufficient territorial communities and their resource support were considered in the papers of A. Hoshko, Yu. Kuts, V. Mamonova and other scientists. The formation of communities under the conditions of administrative-territorial reform was covered in the research papers of V. Kuybida, M. Pittsyk, M. Pukhtynskyi and many other leading Ukrainian scientists. The analysis of scientific sources proves the relevance and importance of the problem, that is why the subject of the study of theoretical foundations of the formation and development of territorial communities in Ukraine under the conditions of decentralization of the state power requires coverage and attracting the attention of the scientific community.Highlighting previously unsettled parts of the general problem. Based on the analysis of scientific sources to determine the main stages of the formation of legal foundations for the formation and development of amalgamated territorial communities in Ukraine under the conditions of decentralization of state power.Paper main body. Decentralization of state power under the conditions of modern state-building in Ukraine is the basis for the formation of a new system of governing the country – public administration, and its subjects include the state, the territorial community and civil society. European integration vector of Ukraine's development stipulates further implementation of reforms of decentralization of state power on the basis of openness, transparency, and democracy.Conclusions of the research and prospects for further studies. The analysis of scientific sources on the issues of decentralization of state power and the formation of territorial communities proves the relevance and importance of the topic of developing theoretical foundations for the formation and development of amalgamated territorial communities in Ukraine under conditions of decentralization of state power.Studying the works of scientists proves the existence of different points of view on the essence of the concept of territorial community, but despite the diversity of interpretations of the concept of community by scientists, there are common views on the presence of residents who reside on a certain territory and are united by common values and interests.There are five main stages of establishing of the legal basis for the formation and development of territorial communities in Ukraine under the conditions of decentralization of state power: the first stage (1990 – 1996) – overcoming the Soviet legacy of governing and instituting democratic decentralization; the second stage (1996 – 1999) – creation of a legal basis for decentralization of power; the third stage (1999 – 2014) – formation of preconditions for resource (including financial) provision of capacity of territorial communities; the fourth stage (from 2014 – 2019) – formation of prerequisites for the formation of amalgamated territorial communities and unions of territorial communities; the fifth stage (from 2019 to the present) is the continuation of the policy of creation of amalgamated territorial communities, formation of legal bases for transferring resources, powers and responsibility for their implementation.

ADMINISTRATIVE TERRITORIAL REFORM

The study analyzes the administrative-territorial reform started in 2019. There are a large number of administrative units in Latvia – 119 municipalities. Compared to other European countries, Latvia has a low population density of 1 km2. The population remains below each year and therefore financial resources to cover administrative expenditure are increasing every year. Many municipalities no longer comply with the statutory requirements and are unable to provide the functions specified for them. In 2019, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development has launched an administratively territorial reform to reduce the number of administrative units. The article aim to explore the forthcoming administratively territorial reform and its impact on residents in Latgale. The author of the article studied the reform, its purpose and substance, profiles of municipalities established by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, carried out a survey of Latgale residents in order to find out the opinion of the population on the reform, as well as analysing the migration of Latgale municipalities' labour force.

REFORM OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE and TERRITORIAL STRUCTURE IN UKRAINE AS A FACTOR OF STRENGTHENING TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT

The article examines the issues of the reform of the administrative - territorial structure in Ukraine as a factor in strengthening territorial development. An assessment of the tendencies of decentralization in Ukraine and the effectiveness of local authorities' performance of decentralized functions in terms of the volumes of incomes and expenditures received in the respective territory, the volume of own revenues, the volume of investments, the share of local budget funds in the structure of capital investments, the creation of a centralized administrative unit and other indicators is given. A list of recommendations for improving the efficiency of territorial development in the context of a new administrative-territorial structure in Ukraine is proposed. Goal. The purpose of the article is to investigate the features of the reform of the administrative and territorial system in Ukraine and to determine its impact on the impact on strengthening territorial development. Method. In the course of the study, an empirically theoretical method was used based on the analysis of statistical data, the synthesis of the socio-economic state of territorial development and the development of communities, a structural method, a comparative analysis; abstract logical generalization. Scientific novelty. The research and the obtained scientific results are devoted to the latest trends in territorial development in the context of the introduction in Ukraine of the next stage of the administrative-territorial reform. Results. To achieve the strengthening of territorial development in the context of the formation of a new administrative-territorial structure, recommendations are proposed that can be used by state and local authorities

Energetic self-sufficiency of communities as a way to local economic development

The article considers the administrative-territorial reform from the perspective of challenges and threats to the socio-economic development of territories and increases the level of well-being of the population. The basic principles of state regional policy are determined: systematic and complementary, and their characteristics are presented. The distribution of core powers between local governments in accordance with the Concept of reforming local government and territorial organization of authority in Ukraine has been carried out. Among the problems of modern system forming of local government organization, considerable attention is paid to reforming the local government system, which will determine the further stable development of Ukrainian society. Legal support of local authorities’ activity in Ukraine at the present stage requires the development of such a governance model that would be consistent with the principles of the European Charter of Local Self-Government and, first of all, clearly delineate the powers between the relevant branches of government regarding the performance of assigned functions. The aim of the article is to analyze the energy selfsufficiency of communities by reducing and replacing gas consumption, increasing of energy efficiency level in various spheres of vital activity of the population, and developing the renewable energetics of the territorial community. The planning of the communities’ transition to renewable energy sources (RES) is investigated. Baseline indicators are developed for decisions making in the energy sector regarding the transition to renewable energy sources in the community from the perspective of investors attracting. The energy efficiency and renewable energy sources support programs are analyzed. Mechanisms of energy efficiency support and the capacity increasing of the united territorial communities are proposed due to energy self-sufficiency.

Financial and economic results of the country club activities and their place in the system of controlling

The subject of the research is theoretical and practical aspects of determining the financial and economic results of the activity of cultural and artistic institution. The purpose of the work is to determine the financial and economic results of the activities of cultural and artistic institution and to establish their positive dynamics due to the introduction of controlling tools in the systematic management of its development. The methodological basis of the article was both general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge. The following methods were used: monographic; economic comparisons; statistical and economic, incl. formal and factor analysis; economic and mathematical; balance; graphic. Results of work. In the process of controlling in the system of activity of cultural and artistic institutions in the countryside and managing their development, financial and economic indicators and economic results occupy an important place. This is confirmed by the example of a rural house of culture. On the one hand, high and sustainable financial and economic results of its operation are important consequences of implementation, a kind of indicators of controlling efficiency. On the other hand, they are the financial basis for its further development and improvement. This is especially valuable in the context of decentralization of power, administrative-territorial reform, changing budgeting priorities for rural cultural institutions. The field of application of results. The conclusions and results of the article can be used in the educational process of economic faculties of higher educational establishments. They should be transferred for practical use in the management of socio-cultural enterprises. Conclusions. Factor analysis is important for enhancing the financial and economic performance of a rural club as a cultural and artistic institution. Economic factor analysis refers to the gradual transition from the initial factor system (performance indicator) to the final factor system, the disclosure of a complete set of direct quantitative factors that influence the change in the effective indicator. Their choice for the analysis of a particular indicator is made on the basis of financial and economic analysis of external factors. In this case, they usually proceed from the principle: the larger the set of factors under study, the more accurate the results of the analysis will be. Factor analysis can be done through questionnaires and be an important component of the controlling system.

INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT IN THE CONDITIONS OF SECTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE-TERRITORIAL REFORMS

Introduction. The article raises the issue of compliance of the state of the infrastructure of the administrative district with the task of sustainable development and identifying the impact on quantitative and qualitative indicators of its development of sectoral and administrative-territorial reforms in Ukraine. Goal. This is an assessment of the compliance of the infrastructure of the administrative district with the task of its sustainable development and the development of proposals for improving the institutional support of the process of its development in the context of sectoral and administrative-territorial reforms in Ukraine. Methods: system analysis and synthesis, decomposition method, SWOT-analysis, statistical and index methods are used to solve the problem. Results. the conceptual apparatus is specified, the author’s definition of the concepts «administrative district infrastructure», «institutional environment» and «institutional influence» is given; taking into account the institutional component, the characteristics of the infrastructure of the administrative district as a specific system are given; the environment of infrastructure functioning in the administrative district is analyzed, its strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats are revealed; conclusions about the effectiveness of the institutional impact on infrastructure are made on the basis of assessing its level of development by calculating integrated indices and comparing them with the regional average; the system of mechanisms of institutional influence on activization of infrastructure development is offered, to which expansion of practice of formation and realization of strategies of territorial communities, use of the mechanism of public-private partnership and project management is carried. The authors see the prospects of the study in solving the problem of forming complexes of infrastructure facilities in the united territorial communities.

НОРМАТИВНО-ПРАВОВЕ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ВИКОНАВЧИХ ОРГАНІВ МІСЦЕВИХ РАД НА БАЗОВОМУ РІВНІ В УКРАЇНІ

The article is devoted to the characteristics of regulatory and legal support for the activities of executive bodies of local councils at the basic level in Ukraine. The genesis and legal nature of the executive bodies of local councils at the basic level in Ukraine, constitutional and administrative-legal principles of regulation of relations in the activities of the relevant executive bodies are studied. The study of the relevant provisions of public law becomes even more important and relevant during the administrative-territorial reform and the creation of united territorial communities. Thus, the purpose of the study will be, in particular: to clarify the state of municipal legislation governing the activities of executive bodies of local councils at the grassroots level, in part their formation and principles of their activities, to determine its effectiveness and relevant regulatory issues. The author systematizes and sets out different levels of legal regulation, which reveal the relevant elements of the mechanism of legal regulation and procedures for the formation of executive bodies and the establishment of forms of their responsibility in the process and during activities. It is noted that the complexity of this problem is the lack of a full-fledged institution of legal regulation of executive bodies of local councils at the basic level. Accordingly, determining its genesis, fragmenting its structure into separate legal elements will allow for a proper analysis of the provisions. The author tries to reveal the criteria of effectiveness of municipal legislation and propose a classification of regulations, which in turn allow for a proper analysis of the problems of legal regulation of the executive bodies of local councils at the basic level in Ukraine.

Parliament bicameralism and the administrative-territorial reform

Parliament bicameralism and the administrative-territorial reform

Territorial governance in Ukraine: constitutional and legal bases

Introduction. The aim of the article. The article examines the relevance of the study and specification of problems regarding the constitutional and legal foundations of territorial governance in Ukraine. They are considered in the context of reforming the administrative-territorial system, the system of territorial organization of public power, transformation of local self-government on the basis of decentralization of public power. Emphasis is placed on the notion of governance as a new paradigm for the development of public power and public management in the context of modern unitarism of Ukraine. Results. Investigation of the territorial aspects of governance requires reflection, analysis and clarification of a complex of issues. Among them, it is advisable to identify the following. 1. Theoretical and methodological principles of governance in its territorial dimension. 2. Actually territorial principles of governance in the disclosure of provisions on constitutional and legal understanding of territorial governance; establishment and development of the territorial governance system; territorial community governance, subregional and regional governance. 3. Foreign experience of territorial governance in the context of the European concept of good governance of territorial governance; regulatory and legal regulation of good governance in Council of Europe, European Union documents; implementation of good territorial governance in Ukraine in the conditions of preservation and development of its unitary principles. 4. Improvement of territorial governance in the process of realization of innovations of the state regional policy in the conditions of age-political confrontation, realization of administrative and administrative-territorial reforms in understanding of the constitutional aspects of transformation of territorial governance; transformation of territorial governance with decentralization of public power; governance of the reform of the administrative and territorial structure. Conclusions. These issues are actualized in the context of the modernization of the Constitution of Ukraine, the need for systematic updating of the constitutional regulation of the territorial organization of power, continuation of processes of decentralization of public power, unification of territorial communities, inter-municipal cooperation, changes in the system of administrative-territorial structure, the emergence of new entities, institutions of executive power.

ОСОБЛИВІ ПРАВОВІ РЕЖИМИ МІСЦЕВИХ ВИБОРІВ ЗА ВИБОРЧИМ КОДЕКСОМ УКРАЇНИ

The article is devoted to the analysis of the legal regimes introduced by the Electoral Code of Ukraine and which will determine the local elections in 2020. In the process of studying the problems of suffrage it is substantiated that the effective functioning of the system of formation of representative executive bodies contributes to the performance of all functions of all relevant representative bodies and local self-government and ensuring the realization of all human rights and freedoms as an individual and society as a whole. Scholars have proven the important role of the electoral process and the relevant legal regimes that determine the stages and procedures of local elections. The study of the relevant legal regimes becomes even more important and relevant during the administrative-territorial reform and the creation of united territorial communities. Thus, the purpose of the study will be, in particular: to clarify the state of electoral legislation governing the electoral process, to identify the relevant legal regimes in its structure and to give them an appropriate legal assessment. The author systematizes and sets out various legal regimes that reveal the relevant stages and procedures of the election process, determine the status of the subjects of the election process and the special role of election commissions of different levels in this process. It is noted that the complexity of this problem is the lack of good practice in applying the provisions of the Electoral Code. Accordingly, the fragmentation of its structure into separate legal regimes will allow for a proper analysis of independent legal regimes that are revealed at different stages of the election process and determine the level of difficulty in applying certain provisions of election law. The author tries to reveal the criteria for the effectiveness of electoral legislation and propose a classification of a set of indicators, which in turn allow for an analysis of the problems of application of the relevant norms.

Analysis of the efficiency of the use of natural resources capacity of ukrainian consolidated territorial communities

The problems of efficient use of natural resources capacity in conditions of administrative and territorial reform show themselves the most at local level. That is why it is important to eliminate contradictions that emerge between population and economic entities on one side and territorial natural sector on the other side at the level of consolidated territorial communities (CTCs). Natural resources are the component of complex territorial natural systems. A certain combination of various types of natural resources or modifications of one type of resources within the integral system forms the territorial combination of natural resources. Therefore, the analysis of the use of natural resources capacity of communities is of utmost importance for forming of the CTCs’ development policy. The paper aims to analyze the natural resources capacity of CTCs, detect and substantiate the process of forming, use and maintenance of natural resources capacity of CTCs and to form the directions and measures to increase it. Methodology of research. The set tasks are accomplished by means of calculations groups of sub-indices: budget efficiency of the use of natural resources capacity; density of natural resources; provision with resources; rent payments. Findings. The use of natural resources capacity to fill the CTC’s budget is analyzed; density of natural resources at the territory of a CTC is determined; provision of a CTC’s population with natural resources is calculated; main aspects of rent payment as the main revenue to local budget are examined; reserves of increasing of natural resources capacity of communities are detected. Practical value. 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