A A REVIEW OF LEGAL CERTAINTY ON THE APPOINTMENT OF REGIONAL HEADS AND DEPUTY REGIONAL HEADS

Abstract Regional governments are led by a head of the region who is assisted by a deputy head of the region. The head of the region has the authority as stipulated in the Regional Government Law. However, there are conditions where the head of the region cannot carry out their duties and authorities, namely when the head of the region resigns temporarily or permanently. This study will discuss the mechanism for filling vacant positions in the event of the absence of the head and deputy head of the region. The problem is that there are two positions responsible for filling the vacancy, but each of them does not have a complete regulation regarding the mechanism, requirements, and accountability. This condition creates legal uncertainty. Using normative juridical research methods, it is known that each of them does not have a complete regulation regarding the mechanism, requirements, and accountability. This condition creates legal uncertainty. Keywords: head of region; delegation of authority; legal uncertainty. Abstrak Pemerintah daerah dipimpin oleh kepala daerah yang dibantu oleh seorang wakil kepala daerah. Kepala daerah memiliki wewenang sebagaimana yang tertulis dalam UU Pemerintahan Daerah. Namun, terdapat kondisi di mana kepala daerah tidak bisa menjalankan wewenang dan tugasnya yakni ketika kepala daerah berhenti sementara atau berhenti tetap. Penelitian ini akan membahas bagaimana mekanisme pengisian jabatan apabila terjadi kekosongan jabatan kepala daerah dan wakil kepala daerah. Permasalahannya adalah terdapat dua jabatan yang bertugas mengisi kekosongan jabatan tersebut. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif, diketahui bahwa masing-masing diantaranya belum memiliki peraturan yang lengkap terkait mekanisme, syarat, hingga pertanggungjawaban. Kondisi ini menimbulkan ketidakpastian hukum. Kata kunci: kepala daerah; pendelegasian wewenang; ketidakpastian hukum.