Legal bases of coordination of central executive authorities

Abstract

Background. The extensive system of central executive bodies in Ukraine needs to be improved in general, in particular with regard to the implementation of coordination relations.
Analysis of recent research and publications. The issue of coordination at the level of central executive bodies has been studied in recent years by scientists only in certain areas, therefore, our attention is paid to finding ways to improve coordination activities at the level of central executive bodies.
The aim of this article is to define the essence of the concept of «coordination», the study of regulatory support for coordination activities at the level of central executive bodies and ways to improve it.
Materials and methods. The study is based on special legislation in this area using general scientific and special legal methods of cognition.
Results. The essence of coordination is to establish relationships between the elements of the system of executive bodies. The coordination function is an integral part of public administration and ensures the orderliness of the system. Coordination, as a management function, is one of the main powers of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, as it directs and coordinates the work of central executive bodies.
In order to organize interaction and coordination of bodies at the central level, there is a need for clear subordination. As of today, the subordination of certain state services, state agencies, and state inspections to the relevant ministers of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is clearly defined. It is worth emphasizing the differences in the number of bodies whose activities are coordinated by the Minister, which affects the workload and quality of management.
Conclusion. In our opinion, it is necessary to review the powers of public services in order to avoid duplication, as well as to reduce the number of management bodies, for example, by transferring inspection functions to public organizations, which will relieve government bodies and provide more attention to strategic issues.