A Shift in the Implementation of Bureaucracy in the Legal Perspective of Village Governments in Indonesia

Abstract

Social development in communities has continued to rapidly evolve, necessitating that governments be prepared to meet the needs of their villages. This requires restructuring village government bureaucracies to conform to existing laws and regulations and provide for the welfare of their communities. Restructuring village bureaucracies is a shared obligation between village officials and the community. This research examines the nature of this shift in bureaucracy and the urgency of realizing principles of village governance regarding financial management. The method used is empirical normative juridical, which relies on documents, legislation, and field facts. The study finds that bureaucracy should always be based on the law and legal certainty, particularly in policy-making and decision-making, to prevent maladministration. Good governance requires practical knowledge, traditional manners, and professionalism. Public service problems present a challenge for villages to improve their quality and offer fast, easy, and good services.