Actual directions of development of local selfgovernment in the Republic of Belarus in the context of the European charter of local selfgovernment
https://doi.org/10.29235/2524-2369-2020-65-3-355-366
Abstract
The article analyzes the views of scientists on the development of local selfgovernment, as well as legislation and law enforcement practice in this area. The importance of local selfgovernment for the formation ofBelarusas a democratic state is emphasized. Data on the number of persons elected to local representative bodies, as well as those participa ting in the work of territorial public selfgovernment bodies, are given. The position is justified according to which collegial bodies that have a dual nature (Councils of Deputies) function in the system of local selfgovernment bodies. They exercise authority on behalf of the state and at the same time are local governments. It is emphasized that the national legislation of any modern state is influenced by the norms of international documents, foreign experience, the study of which allows us to compare the level of development of public relations and their legal regulation, to identify potential and prospects. In this regard, considerable attention is paid to a comparative analysis of the provisions of Belarusian legislation and the European Charter of Local SelfGovernment. It is concluded that the European Charter has a significant potential for improving national legislation. Particular attention should be paid to the financial and economic system of local governments. A number of proposals have been made to improve legislation.
About the Author
G. A. Vasilevich
Belarusian State University
Belarus
Belarus
Grigoriy A. Vasilevich – Corresponding Member,Sc. (Law), Professor, Head of the Constitutional Law Department, Faculty of Law.
8 Leningradskaya Str., Minsk 220030
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