Name: Local Government System module/course
code IAP4002
Student workload
510
(minutes/week)
Credits (ECTS) 4.53 ECTS
Semester
IV
Frequency Even Semester
Duration 1x per semester Types of courses:
Tutorial/Lecture/R esponse
Contact hours:
150 minutes/week
Independent study:
360
minutes/week
Class size X
students:
30 Students (S1) 1 Prerequisites for participation
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2 Learning outcomes (insert CPMK)
Students are able to demonstrate independent and quality performance through deepening of material and basic concepts regarding the local government system (CPL 2)
Students are able to explore and study scientific development related to the division and delegation of authority from the central government to local governments (CPL 3) Students are able to study the implications of the development of the regional
government system from time to time (CPL 3)
Students are able to understand problems and make appropriate decisions in analyzing information and data related to local government resources (CPL 5) Students are able to understand problems and make appropriate decisions in analyzing information and data related to the formation of new autonomous regions (CPL 5)
Students are able to understand problems and make appropriate decisions in analyzing information and data related to intergovernmental relations (CPL 5)
Students are able to manage data well to ensure validity and prevent plagiarism in the management of information in local government (CPL 9)
3 Description This course studies the basic concepts related to local government and the concept of decentralization as part of the delegation of authority from the central government to local governments. Decentralization has become a mandate of the 1945 Constitution and has received significant attention from the founding fathers of the Republic of Indonesia. The concept of decentralization leads to the existence of regional government as well as multilevel governance. The scope of Regional Government consists of: Regional Government, Regional Autonomy, Autonomous Regions, Community Participation in Regional Government, Regional Finance, and Regional Personnel. Various other important issues related include: theoretical battles on the concepts, benefits and instruments of local government, effectiveness and resources needed to achieve effectiveness,
4 Subject aims/Content:
1. Basic concepts of Local Government & decentralization
2. The concept of decentralization in the perspective of liberal democracy, public choice and marxism
3. The concept of Decentralization, deconcentration, devolution and delegation
4. Regional Government Development in Indonesia
5. Division of power and authority of the Regional Government 6. Local government resources
7. Community participation in local government 8. Budgeting in Local Government
9. The concept of a new autonomous region and its implementation 10. Duties and functions of Regional Apparatus
11. Government Relations
12. Village Administration and Regional Government
13. Comparison and differences of local government in federal and unitary states 5 Teaching methods lectures, discussions
6 Assessment methods: assignments, Mid-Term Exam, Final-Term Exam, quizzes, 7 Other information e.g. bibliographical references:
Cheema, G.S., & Rondinelli, D.A. (ed.). (1983). Decentralization and development: Policy implementation in developing countries. Beverly Hills, California : Sage Publications
Cohen, J.M. & Peterson, S.B 1999. Administrative Decentralization: Strategies for Developing Countries. Connecticut: Kumarian Press.
Jha, S.N., & Mathur, P.C. (1999) Decentralization and local politics. New Delhi:
Sage Publications.
Meenakshisundaram, S.S. (1999). Decentralization in Developing Countries, dalam Jha, S.N., & Mathur, P.C. Decentralization and local politics. New Delhi:
Sage Publications.
Muluk, M.R.K. 2009. Peta Konsep Desentralisasi dan Pemerintahan Daerah.
Surabaya: LPD FIA UB & ITS Press.
Muluk, M.R.K. 2007. Menggugat Partisipasi Publik Dalam Pemerintahan Daerah.
Malang: LPD & Bayumedia
Muttalib, M.A. & Ali Khan, M.A. (1982). Theory of Local Government. New Delhi: Sterling Publisher
Smith, B.C. (1985). Decentralization: The territorial dimension of the state.
London: George Allen & Unwin.
United Nations. 1966. Local government personnel systems. New York.
Watson, D.J. & W.L. Hassett. (ed.) 2003. Local Government Management:
Current Issues & Best Practices. New York: M.E. Sharpe
