POWERS OF LOCAL COUNCILS OF PEOPLEʼS DEPUTIES IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIES

Abstract

This article provides a theoretical and legal as well as practical analysis of the role and powers of local councils of people’s deputies in the socio-economic development of territories. The relevance of the topic is determined by the ongoing constitutional reforms in Uzbekistan, the policy of decentralization of public administration, and measures aimed at improving the effectiveness of representative bodies at the local level. The article highlights the participation of local councils in the adoption of territorial development programs, their authority in approving and overseeing the execution of local budgets, as well as their constitutional status in ensuring effective oversight of the executive branch. The study examines international scholarly approaches to the role of local councils, while national legislation is analyzed in conjunction with its practical application. Special attention is given to the principle of “Strong Council, accountable and proactive hokim” and its significance in regulating the relationship between representative and executive authorities. The findings indicate the consolidation of the institutional status of local councils within the system of state governance and underscore their growing role in ensuring the stability of territorial administration through the exercise of socio-economic powers.