POSISI DPRD DALAM UU NO. 32 TAHUN 2004

Abstract

Abstract
Law No. 22/1999 on local governance gives more power to Local Assemblies (DPRD) as
"the local legislative body". The Law No. 22/1999 lays down their rights and responsibilities in some
detail. These include overseeing budgets, drawing up local regulations to select governor, mayor or
district head (bupati), including the power to call the governor, mayor or district head (bupati) to
account. The Law No. 22/1999 was revised by Law No. 32/2004. Under Law No. 32/2004 DPRD have
loss many powers, including the power to select the governor, mayor or bupati. Today’s main issue is
strengthening the position of DPRD. This article shows up that the main issue not to improve a
greater role of DPRD but by develops their capacity.
Keywords: kewenangan, badan legislatif daerah, unsur pemerintahan daerah