Approaches to the Development and Functioning of Local Self-Government System Reflected in the European Charter of Local Self-Government

The development of a Ukrainian democratic state largely depends on the establishment of relations between public and local authorities on the ground, and on the expansion of the sphere of local self-government bodies’ activities. The changes that are being implemented today include the realization of the principles of subsidiarity, the ubiquity of local self-government, financial self-sufficiency, and the widespread using the democratic mechanisms.  We are faced with the task of bringing local self-government and territorial organization of power in line with European standards and fulfilling the state's international obligations in this sphere. Therefore, the article represents approaches to the development and functioning of local self-government system, reflected in the European Charter of Local  Self-Government, which can enhance political, economic, social, cultural development of local communities and improve living standards and quality of administrative services provided to the population.