REFORM OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE-TERRITORIAL STRUCTURE OF THE SUBREGIONAL LEVEL (DISTRICTS)

Abstract

The article deals with the final line of decentralization and as a confirmation of this is the approval of 24 long-term plans of regions that cover 100 % of their territory. The prospect of approaching the completion of the main stage of the reform is shown. It is noted that long-term plans will be the basis of the new administrative-territorial structure of Ukraine at the basic level. It is established that today’s event is a significant achievement and result of a long process of reform of the Ministry of Community Development and Territories of the Government of Ukraine support of all developers of long-term plans, participants in consultations and discussions to the professional community, thanks to clear work and while adhering to the planned schedule of legislative support for the completion of the reform of local self-government and territorial organization of power.

It is proved that the next step in the formation of a new subregional level is the introduction and adoption by the Parliament of a draft act on the liquidation and formation of new districts. But the main task of the new districts is not to provide municipal services, but effective public administration on the territory. Thus, when approving the territories of territorial communities and creating new districts, we can talk about the completion of the main stage of the reform of the administrative-territorial structure. Also, after the approval of the territorial structure at the level of communities and districts, it is planned to amend or revise the Laws of Ukraine On Local Self-Government in Ukraine and On Local State Administrations to delineate powers between authorities. Besides, a bill on the principles of the administrative-territorial organization will be submitted to the Parliament, which will determine the procedure for making changes to the administrative system in the future.