지방행정체제 개편에 따른 효과분석 연구 - 제주지역 행정체제 개편을 중심으로 -

Abstract

As a study on the effect of the local administrative system reorganization, Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincewas selected as the case area. Based on the literature survey, efficiency, democracy and integrity were selected asthe effect analysis index. As a result, efficiency part consisted of administrative and financial aspects. It demonstrated more or less effectin quantitative index, but no significant effect in qualitative index. Democracy consisted of resident participationand responsiveness. It demonstrated more or less effect in quantitative index, but no significant effect in qualitativeindex. However, there was estimation in advance that the democracy would be weakened as the elementaryself-government system was abolished and a single stratum was employed when the reorganization of Jeju SpecialSelf-Governing Province was made. Integrity consisted on balanced development, resident convenience andresident integrity. It demonstrated more or less effect in quantitative index, but no significant effect in qualitativeindex. Based on such research findings, some policy suggestions would be made as follows. As for efficiency, thefiscal self-reliance ratio of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is poor, and the improvement of fiscal self-relianceratio is a key factor to develop the province. Accordingly, the central government must acknowledge local specialtyand difficulties and secure autonomous financial management rights. Jeju also needs to endeavor to improveown income by means of finding new source of taxation and expansion of profit-making business. As for democracy,the residents of Jeju had lower opportunity to participate in province, city and county politics and participationrate was also low. Thus, it is required to change a role system for local residents to play an important role inproblem solving and administration and for administration to take a supportive role rather than the bureaucraticcontrol and supply oriented administration in order to create society oriented local government. As for integrity,it is important to cure a sense of alienation by means of balanced local development to secure unity. As shown inthe population change by year, the population concentration in a specific area exacerbates the unbalance betweenregions. Therefore, the resource redistribution and improvement of educational environment are important tomake a healthier region. Accordingly, as the administrative system reorganization combined cities and rural countiestogether, it is essential to provide basic urban services to all residents.