VILLAGES AS SUBDISTRICT APPARATUS IN THE ERA OF REGIONAL AUTONOMY

Abstract

The Kelurahan (urban village) government in the era of Regional Autonomy has undergone many changes in line with the shift in governance paradigms as mandated by Law No. 23 of 2014 on Regional Government and Government Regulation No. 73 of 2005 on Kelurahan. The purpose of structuring Kelurahan and implementing governance in the Regional Autonomy era is to improve the coordination of governance, public services, development implementation, and the empowerment of village/kelurahan communities. The method used is empirical research with a legislative review approach, as well as conceptual and sociological approaches. The data analysis method employed is the interpretation of legislation and authentic interpretation. The expected outcome is that the Kelurahan government is required to be transparent with the community regarding both development programs and the budget received, thus fostering high levels of trust in the Kelurahan government from the public, thereby realizing the vision and mission of the Kelurahan. All public services and civil services, which were previously conventional, are now required to be technology-based. The Lurah, as the head of the government at the Kelurahan level, along with other government units including the Technical Implementation Unit, should cooperate and coordinate in all sectors by empowering the community, thereby creating a just, prosperous, and prosperous society.