THE ADMINISTRATIVE-LEGAL NATURE OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT IN THE PROCESS OF CIVIL SERVICE EXECUTION

This article explores the intersection of labor and administrative law in the regulation of public service relationships, emphasizing the distinctions and overlaps between labor contracts and service contracts. The author highlights that while labor law has a private legal nature and is characterized by equality between parties, public service relations are rooted in administrative law, reflecting the subordination of public servants to the state and serving public interests. The article examines the nature and features of service contracts, presenting them as administrative-legal instruments crucial for public service regulation. Scholars' differing perspectives on whether service contracts should be classified under labor or administrative law are discussed. The study also considers the legislative frameworks in Uzbekistan and other countries, suggesting reforms to align service contracts more closely with administrative law. Additionally, the concept and characteristics of administrative contracts are analyzed, with comparative insights drawn from European legal systems. The author advocates for legislative amendments to recognize service contracts as a distinct category within administrative law, ensuring a more precise legal framework for public service regulation. This work contributes to the scholarly debate on the legal regulation of civil service by providing a comprehensive analysis of service and administrative contracts, highlighting their significance in public administration.