PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE STATE AUTHORITIES IN UZBEKISTAN

Аннотация

The article analyzes the legal status and the role of local representative bodies of state authority in Uzbekistan within the framework of democratic governance. It highlights the impact of the evolving constitutional and legal framework, the institutional cooperation between the upper chamber and local councils, as well as the effectiveness of governance through decentralization at the local level. The study relies on normative-legal analysis and evaluates the influence of reforms on the decision-making, oversight, and public communication functions of representative bodies. Problematic issues such as the clarity of status and powers, participation in budgetary processes, guarantees for deputies, and transparency are examined from a systemic perspective, with recommendations for further development. The conclusion emphasizes that strengthening local representative bodies is an integral part of democratic reforms and a fundamental condition for the institutional expression of public interests. Keywords: Senate, local state authority, representative bodies, constitutional reforms, Senate–Council cooperation, decentralization, accountability, democratic reforms.