POLITIK HUKUM PENGATURAN KEDUDUKAN DAN KEWENANGAN GUBERNUR SEBAGAI WAKIL PEMERINTAH PUSAT DI DAERAH DALAM UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 23 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG PEMERINTAHAN DAERAH

Abstract

This study examines the politics of law governing the position and authority of the governor as a representative of the central government in the regions in Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government. The study focuses on the dualism of the governor's position as head of the autonomous region and representative of the central government, which in its implementation often gives rise to conflicts of interest. The issues examined include the position and authority of the governor as a representative of the central government and the juridical implications of these regulations for the implementation of regional autonomy. This research uses a normative legal research method that is juridically descriptive, using a legislative and conceptual approach. The data used is secondary data consisting of primary legal materials in the form of laws and regulations such as the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 23 of 2014, and other related regulations, as well as secondary legal materials in the form of books, journals and scientific works relevant to the research. Data collection was carried out through literature studies by studying, understanding and quoting various sources relating to the position and authority of the governor.The results of the study show that Law No. 23 of 2014 gives the governor very strong position and authority as a representative of the central government through the functions of guidance, supervision, and coordination of the administration of regency/city governments. An analysis of the legal implications of this arrangement reveals the potential for undermining the essence of decentralization and regional autonomy, as seen from political, administrative, and financial aspects. Based on these findings, this study recommends the need to revise the law to create a more proportional balance between the role of the governor as a representative of the center and the principle of regional autonomy.