A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF THE STATE OFFICIALS STATUS AND THE STATUS OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL SELF-GOVERNMENT UNITS

Ovaj rad pruža sveobuhvatnu komparativnu analizu, istražujući složene uloge i različite statusne pozicije državnih službenika i službenika u jedinicama lokalne i područne (regionalne) samouprave. Cilj je osvijetliti mnogobrojne dinamike koje se odvijaju u ovim administrativnim strukturama, otkrivajući stupnjevite razlike i sličnosti u položajima i odgovornostima koje obavljaju ovi ključni zaposlenici. Pojašnjava se pojam te razlika između javnog i državnog službenika, način prijma u službu, ostvarivanje njihovih prava, obveza i odgovornosti te načini prestanka službe. Spomenut je novi zakon o državnim službenicima koji je u pripremi te promjene koje se njime predlažu. Na samome kraju rada donosi se kratak osvrt na bitne razlike i sličnosti između državnih i lokalnih službenika i namještenika.This paper offers a comprehensive comparative analysis, delving into the intricate roles and distinct statuses of civil servants and employees operating within the framework of local and regional self-government units. It aims to shed light on the multifaceted dynamics at play in these administrative structures, unveiling the nuanced differences and similarities in the positions and responsibilities held by these key personnel. The research differentiates between a public and a civil servant, the method of admission to service, the realization of their rights, obligations and responsibilities, and the methods of termination of service are explained. Within the scope of the research, there is the new law on civil servants, which is being prepared, along with the changes proposed by it. The research concludes with a brief overview of the important differences and similarities between state and local civil servants and state employees