ҐЕНЕЗА ПОЛІТИЧНОЇ СЛУЖБИ: ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНО-ПРАВОВИЙ АСПЕКТ

Summary. An attempt has been made to provide a scientifically grounded description of the process of formation of the political service in Ukraine as a component of the public service based on a study of genesis, analysis of legal support and theoretical developments, identification of the structural components of this service and their relationship with other types. The study was carried out using the methods of analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction, comparative analysis, etc.Given the lack of legislative support for types of public service, there are different approaches in scientific sources. The contribution of domestic scientists to the development of research and classifications of public service to determine the place of political service in it is analyzed.In general, the essence of a service can be formulated based on three aspects: legal, institutional (social) and functional, which together form the essential characteristics of a certain type of service and demonstrate the characteristics of each type. The main features of this institution are highlighted: features of admission, passage and dismissal from political service; presence of political responsibility; targeted occupation of positions in government structures in order to form and implement public policy in all areas; wages from the state budget.Attention is focused on the main subtypes of political service, which are defined by law: service as the President of Ukraine; service as deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine; service as members of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine; service in the positions of first deputy minister and deputy ministers. Attention is focused on other public service positions, which in terms of their functional component can be classified as political service positions.Current issues in the process of establishing a political service as a component of the public service are identified: the formation and consolidation in legislation of an exhaustive list of political positions; normative consolidation of the specifics of the status of public political servants, taking into account their varieties; determination of the fundamental principles of political service: essence, features, types, functions, principles, restrictions, procedures for serving, etc. The significance of the establishment of the institution of political service as an important component of the public service is substantiated.