지방자치법 전부개정에 따른 지방의회 역량강화 및 책임성 확보방안에 관한 연구

Abstract

In local governments, the institutionalization of checks and balances is becoming more necessary. And for this mechanism to work properly, it is important to strengthen the status of local councils. The rationales for strengthening the local councils are as follows. In the prospect of local government organizations becoming an institutional joint structure, the local administration will be operated mainly by the local councils — in which case, a full review of the authority relationship between the council and the executive branch will be necessary. If the current institutional separation model continues, it will be necessary to find a way to support the parliament so that the current authority can be properly exercised. On the premise of the institutional separation model, it is importance to capitalize on the policy support professional manpower system. At the core of the local councils’ authority is the self-government legislation and budget; therefore, the role of legal and financial experts in local councils needs to be expanded. It is deemed necessary to operate the councils in harmony with the existing expert committee members system. Strengthening the status and capacity of local councils is essential for the realization of local autonomy. However, since the process requires a considerable increase in manpower and budget, it is necessary for each local government to decide on the appropriate size of the organization and manpower commensurate with its administrative demand and financial capability. Since flexible operation is required at the beginning of the implementation of the system. It would be appropriate to review measures such as the local council series or the local audit series, widely discussed in academia, after deciding on the appropriate size of organization and manpower.