The Relationship of Authority between the Central Government and Provincial Regional Governments

Rahma Aurelia

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22 Feb 2024 · 11:06 22 February 2024 11:06 WIB 5 minutes reading time: 5 minutes 20 read

This article discusses the dynamics of the relationship of authority between the central government and provincial regional governments, particularly in the implementation of Article 18A Paragraph (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia...

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Regional Government in Indonesia
Dynamics of Government Authority Relations
Conclusion

Legal Literacy - This article discusses the dynamics of the relationship between the authority of the central government and the provincial regional government, particularly in the implementation of Article 18A Paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.

Regional Government in Indonesia

The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia (UUD 1945) is the constitutional foundation for the Indonesian government system. In the context of the relationship between the central government and the provincial regional government, Article 18A Paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution serves as the legal basis governing the division of government authority between these two levels of government.

Article 18A Paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution recognizes regional autonomy and provides a legal basis for the formation of laws and regulations governing the relationship between the central government and the provincial regional government. This article is based on the principle of decentralization, where the provincial regional government has the authority to regulate and manage its own affairs in accordance with the principles of autonomy and co-administration.

This legal background emerged as a response to demands for a government that is more responsive to local needs, as well as in order to realize a more substantial principle of democracy. Article 18A Paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution underscores the importance of granting broader government authority to provincial regional governments, while still considering the principle of national unity and the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.

The government system in Indonesia has undergone significant transformation along with various regulatory changes implemented to optimize public services and improve public welfare. One crucial aspect in the dynamics of government in Indonesia is the relationship between the authority of the central government and the provincial regional government. Since being mandated by Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government, there has been a paradigm shift in the division of government authority between these two levels of government.

By granting more authority to provincial regional governments, it is hoped that public services can be more focused and responsive to local needs. However, this transition also poses a number of challenges and problems that need serious attention.

Differences in perception, unclear boundaries of authority, and obstacles to policy implementation are some of the issues that arise along with this change. Therefore, a deep understanding of the background of the relationship between the authority of the central government and the provincial regional government is essential for designing appropriate and effective solutions.