Автор:

Petryshyn O. O. (Петришин О. О.), Ph. D. in Law, Senior Researcher, Academic Secretary, Scientific Research Institute of State Building and Local Government of the NALS of Ukraine ORCID 0000-0002-6099-8832

Abstract (анотація)

The article aims to analyze the current mode of existence and functioning of local self-government in Ukraine. The review of the significant achievements of the latter’s reforms, introduced in 2014, outlines the modifications to which its system has been subjected since the introduction of martial law. Several amending draft laws designed to optimize the performance of local self-government bodies and officials (in terms of decision-making in crisis conditions, interaction with military administrations, and creation of essential facilities for internally displaced persons) are assessed. The problem points of the recovery of critical and housing infrastructure of the affected regions are identified. Particular attention is paid to socio-political issues of current and prospective representation in local self-government in the occupied and stronghold territories. Summarizing conclusions are drawn on the necessity of timely direction of the academic discussion and preparation of the scientific foundation for its further implementation through legislative and implementation activities.

Key words (ключові слова): local self-government in Ukraine, martial law, internal displacement, post-war recovery, local representation