STAGES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE IN LEGAL RELATIONS RELATED TO PUBLIC SERVICE

Abstract

The article highlights the stages of the administrative procedure in legal relations related to public service in Ukraine. The author substantiates that public service is a complex administrative and legal process that includes a number of consecutive stages, each of which is regulated by legislative norms and is aimed at ensuring the efficiency of public administration. It is determined that the administrative procedure in this area includes the procedure for entering the service, its passage, transfer, career advancement, assessment of the effectiveness of service activities, application of disciplinary measures, as well as termination of service relations. It is proven that the initial stage of the administrative procedure is the selection of candidates and their entry into service, which is carried out through competitive selection, appointment and registration for a position. It is argued that an important element of this stage is compliance with the principles of equality, transparency and professionalism, which ensures proper selection of personnel. The stages of the administrative procedure for passing the public service are analyzed and it is established that these include the processes of evaluating work results, improving qualifications, promotion or transfer to other government bodies. The article argues that a separate role is played by disciplinary proceedings, which are an important mechanism for ensuring official discipline and responsibility. It is proved that the final stage is the termination of public service, which can occur for various reasons, including one’s own desire, reaching the age limit, reduction in position or violation of official duties. Based on the analysis of the legal regulation of administrative procedures related to passing the public service, the main shortcomings of the current legislation are identified and ways of its improvement are proposed. It is proved that the optimization of these procedures will contribute to increasing the efficiency of public administration, strengthening the principles of the rule of law and trust in government institutions.