Urgency of Term Limitation of Political Party Chairman in Indonesia

The chairman of political party have an important position in determining the function of parties. However, the limitation of term position for political party leaders has not been regulated in Indonesian regulations. This is certainly not in line with the principle of checks and balances and control mechanisms within parties. There is no limitation for political party’s chairman will cause damage to the internal democratic system, abuse of power by leaders against members, and prevent participation of members in the decision-making process. Thus, it is necessary to limit the term of position for political party’s chairman. The concept of no immediate re-election can be a concept to limit the term of position of political party chairman. Through this concept, a person can be re-elected as a political party’s chairman after his successor has served at least one term. By implementing this concept, it can minimize the possibility of abuse of authority and can create a good concept of term of position and periodization.