The Dynamics Of The Relationship Between Central And Regional Government Affairs In Digital Transformation: Regulatory Arrangement Towards Smart Governance
Keywords:
State Administrative Law, Regional Autonomy, Smart City, Government Governance, AuthorityAbstract
The transformation of urban governance through the Smart City concept in Indonesia often triggers normative tensions within the framework of central-regional relations. Theoretically, regional autonomy provides local governments with discretion to innovate, but in practice, technology standardization and national data integration are often viewed as a form of digital recentralization of authority. This article aims to analyze the legal standing and division of authority between the Central and Regional Governments in the implementation of Smart City from the perspective of State Administrative Law. Using normative legal research methods and a statutory approach, this study finds a gap in integrative regulations (Electronic-Based Government Systems) that often conflict with regional autonomy in managing household affairs. The results indicate that a reconstruction of the relationship model is needed based on the principle of partnership-consultative, rather than simply hierarchical-command, to ensure the sustainability of accountable and inclusive smart city governance. This transformation demands a redefinition of the central government's oversight function that does not stifle local innovation but rather strengthens the interoperability of public services across levels of government.
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