THE APPLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN PRINCIPLES FOR GOOD ADMINISTRATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA DE LEGE LATA AND DE LEGE FERENDA
Journal
Economic and Social Development (Book o
Date Issued
2018-06
Author(s)
Davitkovski Borche, Pavlovska-Daneva Ana, Ivana Shumanovska-Spasovska, Elena Davitkovska
Abstract
It is common knowledge that the organization, the functioning and the modeling of the
administrative systems is a national question for every state, which leaves the European Union
without a direct influence in the respective area. On the other hand, there is no doubt that by
constantly emphasizing the public administration reforms as a key factor for integration, the
Union becomes more and more relevant in that respect. Hence, the European institutions and
organizations - especially the European Council - play a major role in the establishing of the
fundamental European public administration principles. SIGMA is an organization also
responsible for control over the fulfillment of the European public administration principles
and gives directions on how to achieve these principles. As a part of numerous international
acts, declarations and resolutions, these principles’ aim is to harmonize the member states’
governance systems in light of the way administrative bodies enforce their competences
covering also the quality of services and the overall relationship between the authorities and
the citizens. This way, certain European standards which, among other things, have a
mandatory character are set. All the states striving to join the European Union have to
undertake all the measures that will ensure a consistent application of the principles of the
European administrative space and the acquis communitaire. Consequently, as one of the states
claiming to join the Union, the Republic of Macedonia is also obliged to acquire such
administrative capacities that will guarantee the application of the acquis communautaire - the
general Administrative Law principles. This research is therefore focused on the importance of
the European principles when speaking about the public administration quality, efficiency,
effectiveness, transparency and responsibility. It analyses the legal framework where the
European principles are set out, as well as the mechanisms the authorities and bodies undertake
in order to ensure better execution of their responsibilities (e.g. electronic communication,
enhanced inter-institutional cooperation and communication, training for officials and
servants, etc.).
31st International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development –
“Legal Challenges of Modern World” – Split, 7-8 June 2018
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Thus, by examining the applicable legislation which regulates the public administration
organization and operation we will try to identify and outline the key measures to be taken by
the policy makers as to ensure not just de jure but also de facto strengthening of the public
sector. In other words, we are referring to the steps necessary to improve the quality of public
services and to modernize the administrative procedure, while still achieving depolitization and
higher ethical standards. This is in fact the basic objective of the Public Administration Reform
Strategy which is based on the progress Reports the European Commission delivers regularly
(annually) delivers to the Republic of Macedonia.
Keywords: acquis communautaire. European integration, public administration, principle of
efficiency and effectiveness
administrative systems is a national question for every state, which leaves the European Union
without a direct influence in the respective area. On the other hand, there is no doubt that by
constantly emphasizing the public administration reforms as a key factor for integration, the
Union becomes more and more relevant in that respect. Hence, the European institutions and
organizations - especially the European Council - play a major role in the establishing of the
fundamental European public administration principles. SIGMA is an organization also
responsible for control over the fulfillment of the European public administration principles
and gives directions on how to achieve these principles. As a part of numerous international
acts, declarations and resolutions, these principles’ aim is to harmonize the member states’
governance systems in light of the way administrative bodies enforce their competences
covering also the quality of services and the overall relationship between the authorities and
the citizens. This way, certain European standards which, among other things, have a
mandatory character are set. All the states striving to join the European Union have to
undertake all the measures that will ensure a consistent application of the principles of the
European administrative space and the acquis communitaire. Consequently, as one of the states
claiming to join the Union, the Republic of Macedonia is also obliged to acquire such
administrative capacities that will guarantee the application of the acquis communautaire - the
general Administrative Law principles. This research is therefore focused on the importance of
the European principles when speaking about the public administration quality, efficiency,
effectiveness, transparency and responsibility. It analyses the legal framework where the
European principles are set out, as well as the mechanisms the authorities and bodies undertake
in order to ensure better execution of their responsibilities (e.g. electronic communication,
enhanced inter-institutional cooperation and communication, training for officials and
servants, etc.).
31st International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development –
“Legal Challenges of Modern World” – Split, 7-8 June 2018
55
Thus, by examining the applicable legislation which regulates the public administration
organization and operation we will try to identify and outline the key measures to be taken by
the policy makers as to ensure not just de jure but also de facto strengthening of the public
sector. In other words, we are referring to the steps necessary to improve the quality of public
services and to modernize the administrative procedure, while still achieving depolitization and
higher ethical standards. This is in fact the basic objective of the Public Administration Reform
Strategy which is based on the progress Reports the European Commission delivers regularly
(annually) delivers to the Republic of Macedonia.
Keywords: acquis communautaire. European integration, public administration, principle of
efficiency and effectiveness
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