Implementation of Mechanisms for Interaction Between Civil Society Institutions and Local Governments During the War

Abstract

The article defines the concept of “civil society” and the basic principles of functioning of local self-government bodies in civil society, and analyzes the role of civil society, which is particularly important in the context of total war in Ukraine. All Ukrainians take an active part in the public life of the state and contribute to the common victory over the enemy. That is why the role of civil society is so important. The future of our nation depends on the collective strength and unity of every individual. This article explains the importance of civil society institutions in the development and functioning of a democratic state. The legal framework that regulates the interaction between civil society organizations and local governments is studied. The results of the study show that the legal framework governing the interaction and legal relations between local governments and civil society organizations in Ukraine includes the Constitution of Ukraine, international law, certain laws of Ukraine and bylaws An important feature of civil society is its independence not only from the state, but also from public authorities, which include local governments. Local self-government cannot be considered a part of civil society, as it is expressly prohibited by law. On the contrary, the structure of civil society is formed at the will of citizens, not by specific laws, but only by law. In a democratic state, civil society interacts with public authorities. Public authority is a type of socio-political, sovereign and legitimate power based on public interest and impersonality. This system, based on law and legislation, encompasses social, public-political, and volitional relations arising between individuals and legal entities (as subjects of civil society) and state institutions and organizations (as entities of authoritative powers) and holds prospects for further research.