Legal Literacy - This article discusses the principles of regional government administration in Indonesia with the concept of regional autonomy.

The administration of government affairs in the regions is a crucial aspect in the context of democratic and decentralized governance. In many countries, including Indonesia, regional governments play an important role in managing local affairs, formulating policies, and meeting the needs of communities at the regional or local level.

The administration of government affairs in the regions covers a number of aspects, ranging from policy determination to the implementation of development programs that are closer to the community.

One of the main principles in the administration of government affairs in the regions is the concept of regional autonomy. Regional autonomy gives authority to local governments to regulate and manage affairs in their territory according to their local needs and characteristics.

The Concept of Regional Autonomy

In Indonesia, the concept of regional autonomy is regulated in Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government which provides a legal basis for the implementation of regional autonomy at the provincial, district and city levels. Article 1 Number 7 of the Regional Government Law provides an understanding of regional autonomy:

“Regional Autonomy is the right, authority, and…