Research Article
Review of The Implementation of Democracy and Legitimacy of Regional Head Officials in Indonesia
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.25-5-2024.2348987, author={Rustam Rustam and Riswadi Riswadi}, title={Review of The Implementation of Democracy and Legitimacy of Regional Head Officials in Indonesia}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Law, Social Sciences, Economics, and Education, ICLSSEE 2024, 25 May 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICLSSEE}, year={2024}, month={8}, keywords={democracy in regions legal certainty regional head officials}, doi={10.4108/eai.25-5-2024.2348987} }- Rustam Rustam
Riswadi Riswadi
Year: 2024
Review of The Implementation of Democracy and Legitimacy of Regional Head Officials in Indonesia
ICLSSEE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.25-5-2024.2348987
Abstract
In Indonesia, the principle of a state based on law serves as the cornerstone. As an entity, Indonesia also embodies a power structure with democratic principles that encompass the realms of politics and governance. However, as a state based on law, power must have legitimacy embedded within the constitutional framework, thereby constraining governmental authority through legal rules. Recent developments in local governance have drawn public attention, particularly regarding controversies surrounding the appointment of acting regional heads. Yet, this issue transcends mere democratic essence and the principle of a state based on law. This research explores aspects of democratic implementation that encompass legal truth and justice, aiming to understand the issues highlighted by the public concerning the appointment of acting regional heads. Through a socio-legal approach, this empirical research presents the reality of conditions in the regions, shedding light on various questions from the public regarding the appointment of acting regional heads by the central government. It is the dynamic evolution of democracy revealed in this research's findings.
