Community Participation in the Preparation of Local Government Work Plans in Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency

Abstract

Community participation is key in democracy. Where in the regional development process, community participation is needed starting at the planning stage, namely the RKPD. Community participation in the preparation of the RKPD is channeled through the DPRD, namely in the form of thinking through the recess, while through the government through the musrenbang. In this regard, in Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency there are problems, namely: How is the implementation of community participation in the preparation of the RKPD in Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency? In this study, the author uses a normative-empirical juridical method. Sources of data obtained by the author from library research and field research. Research results the implementation of community participation in the preparation of the RKPD through the DPRD prioritizes infrastructure development, while through the government, in this case, the Musrenbang is only a formality. Ideal community participation, where there is a re-examination before the proposal is decided so that it is in accordance with the will of the community and adapted to local customs through deliberation to reach consensus.