THE MAIN STAGES OF THE FORMATION OF THE INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC SERVANT IN THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC POWER IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The author researched the historical path of formation and development of the public service institute in Ukraine at three key stages. It was noted that at the initial stage after gaining independence, there was a need to create a modern public service institute aimed at serving citizens, not political interests. In the second stage, the implementation of the civil service reform strategy was related to the development of personnel potential and the creation of an effective state apparatus. At the third stage, attention is focused on the ethical aspect of public service, in particular the approval of the rules of ethical behavior. It is clear that legislative changes formed the basis of public service in Ukraine: service to the state and society, dignified behavior, integrity, loyalty, political neutrality, transparency and accountability, conscientiousness. It is noted that despite the achieved successes, the public service institution needs further efforts to fully comply with the standards of the European Union and increase the trust of citizens. The main stages of the evolution of legislation on civil service are studied, in particular, the application to the new Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” in 2015. It is noted that this law defines the principles and organizational principles of ensuring effective, professional, politically neutral and citizen-oriented public service. The important role of the Main Directorate of the Civil Service under the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in planning, coordination and control of the civil service is emphasized, as well as its responsibility in the development and submission of draft regulations to the Cabinet of Ministers and the provision of methodical guidance for competitive selection. The significance of the fight against corruption in the field of public service and the introduction of appropriate legislation aimed at avoiding and detecting manifestations of corruption has been studied. Thus, the article expresses a conclusion about the difficult but promising changes in the development of the public service institute in Ukraine and points to the possibilities of its future expansion.