중앙행정권한 지방이양사업 운영체계의 개선방안 = Improving the Operation System of the Current Devolution Program in Korea

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the operation of the devolution system in Korea and to develop the alternatives to the current system. This study found the following problems in the operation of the devolution system. Since the collection and selection of the central government`s functions to be devoluted to the local governments is relied primarily on local governments` suggestions, systematic management of government functions are very difficult. In addition, the Joint Committee for Devolution did not have the full mandate for its decision. The financial and personnel supports from the central government are not enough for local governments to effectively conduct the functions devoluted. To solve the above problems, this study suggested the following alternatives. The whole functions of central as well as local governments should be surveyed to systematically collect the functions suitable for devolution, and the survey should be performed periodically to be updated. The local government council should participate in the deliberation process of the government functions for devolution. To get compliance from local governments, it is necessary to clearly set up the criteria for the selective devolution.