HISTORY OF MUNICIPALITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN AND WAYS OF USING THE EXPERIENCE OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN THEIR FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Public administration is divided into central public administration and local public administration according to its scale and implementation characteristics. As in most developed countries of the world, municipalities ensure the participation of the population in local self-government in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Thus, municipalities prevent local authorities from burdening citizens with problems, play the role of mediator between the population and local authorities, and ensure the participation of local people in the adoption and implementation of various programs. In this regard, the work done under the action plan in the regions is considered one of the factors that stimulate the development of municipalities along with a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the region. Thus, the positive changes in the social life and economic activity of the population directly affect the work of municipalities and the population living in their territory. The presented article studies the history of the establishment of municipalities in Azerbaijan and international practices and notes the existing problems and ways to solve them.