Legal basis for responsible working of the administration in the Republic of Macedonia: An assessment

Abstract

This chapter critically analyzes the current laws in the Republic of Macedonia that address the authority and responsibilities of the public servants, i.e., the functioning, roles, and responsibilities of the employees in the administration. Analyses of the relevant legal documents, namely, Rule Book for the organization and systematizations of the working position, were conducted, along with interviews of 20 respondents, namely, four state secretaries, six section managers, five state counselors, three department managers, one counselor, and one state auditor, in 16 institutions of the state authority. Results show several lacunae which are discussed through the direction of closing the circle of responsibility. There is a further need for precise analysis of the legal regulation that will determine the role, authority, and responsibility of the administration in the country.