Almanac of law. Issue 15 (2024), pages 126–131.

DOI: 10.33663/2524-017X-2024-15-126-131

Lutskiy R. P.
Rule-making of public authorities and positive law (theoretical aspects of interaction)

The article focuses on the essence of rulemaking powers of public authorities, the limits of executive independence in the exercise of its rulemaking powers, the difference between the concept of «executive independence in relation to other branches of government» and the concept of «operational independence of individual subdivisions of executive authorities», as well as their relationship with rulemaking. The rule-making powers of public authorities are used to realize the state’s goals, objectives and functions. That is why it is important to clarify their essence and requirements for their implementation. Legal science is faced with the question of the relationship between rulemaking powers and rulemaking activities, as well as the need for appropriate legal procedures for rulemaking activities. There is a need for an in-depth understanding of the need to vest executive authorities with discretionary powers for better management, and the need to control the exercise of discretionary powers. On the basis of the understanding of the rule-making powers of executive bodies as the powers to establish, change and cancel mandatory rules in the form of issuing bylaws, the conclusion that the rule-making powers of executive bodies are inseparable from their legal status is substantiated, the issue of their appointment as a means of implementation is considered by executive power bodies of their functions, tasks and powers, as well as the need for general control over the exercise of rule-making powers by executive power bodies from the legislative power. The question of the use of discretionary powers by the executive authorities is considered, as their powers to act at their own discretion, choosing from among several prescribed legal options for behavior the one that best meets the needs of achieving the management goal. The conclusion that the rule-making powers of executive authorities serve as the legal basis for rule-making activity and are carried out through rule-making activity is substantiated. By virtue of their importance and impact on social relations, on the rights and obligations of individuals, rule-making powers require the implementation of rule-making activities of executive authorities in a special legal procedural form, since for their rule-making activities it is important and necessary to observe the appropriate method, order and procedures of implementation , while observing the limits of competence. The need for regulatory regulation of the procedure for the implementation of rule-making activities of executive authorities, its high level of formalization, recording of its results, as an activity that is important for keeping executive authorities within their powers, observing the principle of the rule of law, protecting the rights and freedoms of the individual, is substantiated.

Key words: rulemaking, public authority, system of public authorities, law, positive law, rulemaking process.

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Roman Petrovich Lutsky,
Director of the Scientific Research Institute
named after Academician Ivan Lutsky
of King Danylo University,
Doctor of Law, Professor
ORCID: 0000-0001-9558-3699