FORMS AND METHODS OF STATE REGULATION: EXPERIENCE IN ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM 2003-2010
Introduction. The implementation of the 2020 constitutional amendments is associated with a change in the configuration of the Russian system of public power, which, in turn, necessitates an administrative reform. The choice of effective tools to achieve its goals is an essential condition for the success of the reform and one of the priority tasks, in solving which it is advisable to use the positive experience gained during the reform in 2003-2010. The article examines individual forms and methods of public administration used in the course of the Russian administrative reform of the early 2000s, in conjunction with the goals and objectives set at each stage. Materials and Methods. The methodological basis of the research was the modern general scientific methods of cognition of social phenomena and processes (dialectical, inductive, deductive, formal-legal, comparative-legal, historical-legal). When preparing the work, the scientific works of specialists in the field of administrative law and public administration, political science were used. The normative legal basis of the study was formed by the Constitution of the Russian Federation, acts of administrative and civil legislation of the Russian Federation. The Results of the Study allow us formulating a conclusion about the presence of a certain set of administrative and legal methods, the use of which has shown the greatest efficiency in relation to the implementation of the tasks of the administrative reform. The method of delegation of powers is recognized as especially popular. Findings and Conclusions: in the upcoming reform of public administration in the coming years, methods that have been successfully tested in the course of the administrative reform of the first decade of the 21st century may be in demand. Based on the results of the study and taking into account the unique combination of modern political, legal and socio-economic conditions, proposals were formulated regarding the choice of directions for administrative reform (in particular, improving the elements of the legal status of federal executive bodies; increasing the role of executive bodies of the subjects of the Russian Federation in the context of the implementation of special legal regimes; development of new forms and methods of administrative regulation of economic activity in extraordinary socio-political, economic and conditions that threaten human biological well-being).