Academics Suggest That Regional Officials Be Elected By DPRD

Public policy observer from the University of Indonesia (UI) Eko Prasojo/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Public policy observer from the University of Indonesia (UI) Eko Prasojo appealed to the government to involve DPRD members by asking for their input in selecting the acting regional heads. This can be input for the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) regarding the profile of the person who can be proposed," said Eko based on information received in Jakarta, Wednesday, May 11. Later, the acting governor will cooperate with the DPRD. If they don't know each other and are not united, things like budgeting will be hampered. It's feared that a political blockade will occur, so the DPRD will not approve the budget," said Eko. acting regional heads transparently and ensuring public participation. However, he said, this step can be taken by the government if they have standard criteria for acting regional heads and a clear election system. regional head, as decided by the Constitutional Court (MK) ag The Ministry of Home Affairs makes technical implementation guidelines," said Eko. Eko gave an example of an open selection process in which there is a selection committee. Furthermore, there are also stages of assessment, interviews, paper writing, consideration of the track records of candidates for acting regional heads, and public test.

Previously, DPR Chair Puan Maharani asked the government to be transparent in selecting the acting regional heads. Puan encouraged the selection process to involve public participation. This was conveyed by Puan in response to the first wave of acting regional heads who will start serving in mid-May 2022 with a total of 101 to lead in 5 provinces, 6 cities, and 3 districts. measured and free from political interests,” said Puan.