Local self-government and its role in the implementation of anti-terrorism policy

The purpose of this study was to study the implementation of anti-terrorism policy through the powers of local governments. Tasks of the study: they consist in analyzing the powers of state authorities and local self-government in the implementation of anti-terrorism policy. The study considered the provisions of federal legislation obliging local authorities to take part in the implementation of anti-terrorism policy, namely in events to counter extremist and terrorist activities. The author also specifies the events of local self-government bodies that ensure the legality and protection of public order in the territory of the municipality, as well as participate in events to prevent and prevent terrorism and extremism, minimize and/or eliminate the consequences of terrorism and extremism in the territory of the municipality. Conclusions: the importance of the role of municipalities in anti-terrorism activities and the participation of local authorities in these activities are determined. To solve the identified problems, national anti-terrorism commissions operate in municipalities, the activities of which are aimed at organizing the interaction of territorial divisions of federal executive bodies and regional structures with local authorities in planning and conducting anti-terrorism events.

local self-government bodies, anti-terrorism policy, municipality