PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER RELATED CATEGORIES: THEORETICAL AND LEGAL CHARACTERISTICS

Abstract

The article provides a theoretical and legal description of the category of "public

administration".

The article is based on materials from scientific publications and international documents.

The research was conducted using methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison and generalization.

A comparative analysis of the essential understanding of categories such as "public administration", "state administration" and "good governance" was carried out.

The positions and approaches of the administrative and legal school regarding the scientific interpretation of "public administration" are presented.

The functions of public administration (organizational, regulatory, planning, managerial, control, informational) are classified, and their content and impact on the activities of administrative bodies are revealed.

The content of the principles of good governance in the practice of the Council of Europe is revealed, in particular: the rule of law, openness and transparency, accountability, participation and representation, efficiency and effectiveness, fairness and inclusiveness, consensus orientation, compliance, sustainable development, and ethical behavior.

It is determined that public administration focuses on the authoritative and imperative influence of the state (subject-oriented approach, vertical power structure) and aims primarily to ensure the public interest, while "public administration" is more customer- oriented, focusing on the process (provision of administrative services, implementation of procedures).

In summary, the category of "public administration" is multifunctional in its essence and legal nature, which is implemented in practice through a system of unified principles and standards (good governance) of administrative bodies.

In essence, public administration encompasses the coordinated activities of public institutions of all branches of government with the aim of realizing the public interest and ensuring the constitutional rights, freedoms, and interests of individuals in administrative and legal relations.