ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES IN THE ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION BODIES

Abstract

The article, based on a comprehensive system analysis, examines administrative procedures in the activities of public administration bodies in the context of Ukraine’s European integration. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that the state interacts with individuals and legal entities, ensuring the possibility of participation in the development of administrative decisions. This important aspect of the development of legislation and the practice of its application is primary, the remaining areas of public administration reform should be considered derivatives of it. The institute of administrative procedures can act as a means of transforming public administration, contributing to the achievement of the following tasks: creating guarantees for the protection of the rights of individuals and legal entities in mutual legal relations with public authorities and officials; ensuring legality in the activities of the administration; legitimizing administrative decisions; creating legal boundaries for administrative discretion; combating corruption; standardizing administrative and judicial practice; stimulating economic growth and creating favorable conditions for investment. The object of the study is the legally regulated social relations that arise in connection with the interaction of public authorities with individuals and legal entities regarding the adoption of administrative acts. The subject of the study is the norms of legislation on administrative procedures and the practice of application. Administrative procedures act as a connecting link between public administration, individuals and legal entities when adopting administrative acts by public administration following the procedure. It is noted that the implementation of legislation on administrative procedures is a requirement of the European Union aimed at creating an attractive investment climate. Legislation on administrative procedures contributes to the systematization of legislation on public administration.