ความสัมพันธ์เชิงอำนาจระหว่างราชการส่วนภูมิภาคและองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น ในการจัดการแก้ไขปัญหาการแพร่ระบาดของโรคติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 อำเภอดอกคำใต้ จังหวัดพะเยา

Abstract

This research aims 1) to study and analyze the legal relationships between the provincial government and local government organizations in managing the problems of the coronavirus disease 2019; 2) to study and analyze the practical relationships between provincial government and local government organizations. in managing the problem of the coronavirus disease 2019; and 3) to identify and analyze the problems, obstacles, and limited operations as well as to make solution proposals to those problems. Methodology for qualitative research methods. Gathered data by interviewing 2 groups of key formants. There are the provincial government groups and the local government groups consisted of 10 people each, totaling 20 people. Data were collected from the study, analysis of documentary data and semi-structured interviews. participatory observation. The results of the research are: 1) the legal relationships did not change the relationship patterns from the existing laws. In addition, the Disease Control Operations Center (CDC) at all 3 levels, namely district, sub-district, and municipality, was established to deal with the coronavirus disease 2019 infection problems; 2) In practical relationships, the provincial government orders local government organizations through the operations center to take action on Coronavirus Disease 2019; 3) Problems and obstacles encountered are 1. Budget limits 2. Problems of management intervention by the regional level 3. Lack of independence in operations 4. Problems of delays in the bureaucratic system

From the results of the study, there are suggestions. 1) Emphasis should be placed on the decentralization of fiscal power to allow local government organizations to have more freedom in collecting and managing revenues; 2) Abolish unnecessary governmental structures; and 3) Clearly identify the role and authorities of each regional bureaucratic unit and allow freedom in decision making to local government units.