МІСЦЕ ТА РОЛЬ КЕРІВНИКА В ОРГАНАХ ДЕРЖАВНОЇ ВЛАДИ ТА МІСЦЕВОГО САМОВРЯДУВАННЯ

Objective. The article objective is to study the institutional and administrative status of a head of the state power and local self-government structures at the present stage of the Ukrainian state creation. Methods. They used the following methods: methods of theoretical generalization and comparison, methods of analysis and synthesis to specificate the notions of «head», «compe-tence», «leader». Results. It was determined on the basis of the research conducted that the head of the structures of state power or local self-government has to be a qualified functionary who sup-ports the system of public administration in a stable and effective state, and, therefore, has to keep to improve management tools and skills. Scientific novelty. The basic personal, business and professional treats of a public in-stitution leader were sounded. Practical value. The results of the study aimed at optimization of personnel policy, which would correspond to modern political, economic, social realities.