THE CONCEPT OF "PRINCIPLE OF LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT" IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE-LEGAL DOCTRINE OF UKRAINE

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to propose the concept of "principle of local self-government" for its application in the administrative doctrine of Ukraine. It is formulated that the "principles of local self-government" is a system of provisions defined in the sources of administrative law, on the basis of which normative regulation of the organization and functioning of local selfgovernment in Ukraine is carried out. The main characteristics of the concept of "principles of local self-government" in administrative law include the following: autonomy and independence; legality and accountability; participation of members of the territorial community; balance. It is summarized that the understanding and critical evaluation of the recommendations formulated during the times of the USSR is of crucial importance for the preservation of democratic values, strengthening of public trust and adaptation to the needs of modern Ukrainian society. This contributes to the constant improvement and strengthening of public authorities at the local level, as well as to the modernization of management practice. It is emphasized that in the context of the study of the principles of local self-government, it is important to take into account that in Soviet times, local self-government did not exist in its modern, democratic sense. After the declaration of independence of Ukraine, it turned out that local self-government is not only a new phenomenon, but also has an essence that needs to be analyzed as soon as possible in order to effectively support the municipal reform. In the historical context, it should be noted that local self-government in Ukraine existed before the Soviet period, and for some time in some localities it fully met the European standards of that time (in particular, when Magdeburg law was applied). However, it should be recognized that democratic local self-government on the territory of Ukraine in the period from the beginning of the 20th century to the declaration of independence was extremely limited or, perhaps, completely absent.