Budget powers of local governments in the field of information law

The article is devoted to the analysis of Ukrainian legislation in the sphere of implementation by local self-government bodies of budgetary powers directly related to information law. The concept, the content of these powers, their implementation in the conditions of martial law are considered. The paper analyzes the criteria by which this concept is defined, and determines the significance of the budgetary powers of local self-government bodies in the field of informatization. As well as the shortcomings faced by these bodies during the implementation of the above-mentioned powers The legal principles on the basis of which the relevant bodies exercise their rights and duties in the researched area have been studied. The impact and changes on the process of implementation of these budgetary powers of local self-government bodies, caused by the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, were studied. It has been clarified what specific researched budgetary powers of information law these bodies have in this or that sphere of public life. The duties of publicizing a certain type of information by local self-government bodies, including information on budgets and their implementation, are considered. Own and delegated powers of local self­government bodies in the field of informatization, including financing of industry programs and projects, are discussed. The issue of the role of local governing bodies in ensuring access to information and the implementation of other aspects of information law at the level of specific local communities is studied. The problems faced by local self-government bodies during the implementation of relevant powers in the field of informatization and their consequences are analyzed. As well as their ability to improve the availability of information to the public. Also, the importance of effective use of budgetary resources for the development of information infrastructure and raising the level of citizens’ awareness was investigated. The legal acts related to the financing of information projects by local bodies are systematized and analyzed, defining their rights and responsibilities in this area. Support for information disclosure through local government media spending, such as the creation and maintenance of websites and online platforms for publicizing official information, is being considered. The content of the legislative norms regulating this sphere has been studied, highlighting the basic rights and duties of local bodies in relation to information policy. As well as the practice of local bodies applying international experience in this field. Attention is drawn not only to the legislative framework regulating these issues, but also to the practical experience of their implementation at various levels of local self-government. In particular, the article examines the mechanisms of the formation and use of budget funds to ensure the information needs of citizens, the development of information infrastructure on the ground, as well as control over the expenditure of budget funds in this area. The article analyzes the practical experience of local bodies regarding the implementation of projects to improve the availability of information. Attention is also paid to mechanisms for using budgetary resources to create and maintain information resources, such as various websites, appropriate infrastructure for information dissemination, etc. On the basis of the researched materials, namely, current legislation, scientific articles and other resources, the main aspects of advantages and significance, problems and directions of implementation by local self-government bodies in the field of information law were defined and outlined. This article highlights the functioning mechanisms of local self-government in the conditions of a modern information society and can be useful for all those interested in the development of local democracy and the construction of a society in which information transparency will prevail, that is, information transparency of the subjects of this sphere.