MAIN FORMS OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34132/pard2025.30.13Keywords:
civic participation, local self-government, local initiatives, public hearings, bodies of self-organization, territorial community.Abstract
The article examines the main forms of citizen participation in local self-government in Ukraine. It analyses the legal foundations and mechanisms for implementing such instruments as local referendums, bodies of self-organization of the population, general meetings of citizens, local initiatives, and public hearings. Particular attention is given to the practical application of these forms in the Boryslav urban territorial community, where the level of civic engagement and the effectiveness of communication with local authorities are assessed. The findings demonstrate that active citizen participation enhances governance transparency, strengthens public trust, and contributes to the development of democratic processes at the local level.
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