KEKUASAAN DALAM PENYELENGGARA PEMERINTAH DAERAH

Abstract

Indonesia is a state based on the rule of law which places the limitation and distribution of power as a fundamental principle in the administration of government. Within the framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, the division of authority between the central government and regional governments serves as an essential mechanism to ensure effective governance and to promote public welfare. The diversity of Indonesian society, consisting of various ethnic groups, cultures, and customary legal systems, also influences the formulation of regional policies. Consequently, regional regulations must accommodate local needs while remaining consistent with higher legal norms, particularly the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the relationship pattern between regional executive institutions and regional legislative institutions as well as the distribution of power between the central and regional governments within the Indonesian constitutional system. The research employs a normative legal research method with a statutory approach. The findings indicate that the relationship between regional executive and legislative institutions is essentially based on a partnership model grounded in the principle of checks and balances in regional governance. Furthermore, the distribution of power between the central and regional governments is implemented through decentralization mechanisms regulated by legislation to maintain a balance of authority and ensure effective governance within a constitutional state.

Keywords: distribution of power, central government, regional government