Administrative procedures in the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign countries: Theoretical-comparative analysis

Abstract

Relevance. The relevance of the stated problem is conditioned upon the fact that the results of the administrative reform indicate that it is mainly aimed at changing the structures of state bodies (ministries, services, agencies), revising their functions, internal organisational procedures. The existence of legal provisions regulating the procedure for performing legally relevant actions in the sphere of executive power, not related to the prosecution or resolution of public disputes, has never been challenged in administrative law. The increased attention of researchers and legislators to the procedural aspects of the activities of executive authorities is due to the administrative reforms in post-Soviet countries aimed at creating a compact and professional state apparatus that effectively performs managerial functions and provides favourable conditions for the activities of individuals and legal entities. Purpose. The purpose of the study is a theoretical-comparative analysis of administrative procedures in the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign countries, the investigation of the features of administrative procedures. The subject of this study is the provisions of the administrative legislation of Kazakhstan. Methodology. Good administrative procedure refers to the procedural actions of public administration bodies regulated by administrative and legal provisions, aimed at fulfilling their competence, providing public services to citizens and their associations for the exercise of their rights and freedoms to accomplish duties not related to prosecution or consideration of public law disputes. Results. This paper is a new comprehensive study of the theory and practice of improving the research on the theory of administrative procedures in the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign countries, on the features of administrative procedures. Conclusions. Based on the analysis, it is planned to develop scientifically sound proposals and recommendations to improve the efficiency of the organisation of research of administrative procedures.