Abstract:

This article is dedicated to the study of the evolution and current state of implementation of local government reform in Ukraine and to identification of current trends in its development. Today the formation of united territorial communities as an effective and capable institution of local self-government requires not only legislative regulation and budget support of their development and functioning. The change in the administrative-territorial system has led to a new format and content of decentralization processes. On 5^th October 2020 the first elections of local mayors and deputies of local councils took place. Newly formed communities (UTCs), having received new powers, have no work experience and require institutional assistance. Methodological elaboration of the activities of united communities requires comprehensive support of local development from the state, continuation of the network of administrative service centers, elaboration of community development strategies, training and education of newly elected chairmen and deputies of local councils. The adopted norms on decentralization of powers are aimed at their clear delineation in the field of socio-economic development, health care, education, infrastructure, and leisure.