The Dynamics of Institutional Relations between the Village Government and the Village Consultative Body in the Formation of Village Regulations

The formulation of Village Regulations is a crucial instrument for fostering democratic, participatory, and responsive village governance. However, in practice, the institutional relationship between the Village Government and the Village Consultative Body often encounters friction due to overlapping authorities, unequal legal comprehension, and local political dynamics. This situation reveals a significant gap between the normative ideals prescribed by legislation and the actual institutional practices at the village level. This study aims to analyze the institutional relationship between the Village Government and the Village Consultative Body in the formulation of Village Regulations under the prevailing legal framework, as well as to identify the key factors influencing the effectiveness of this relationship in governance practice. Employing a juridical-empirical approach, the study integrates legal analysis, literature review, and field data gathered through in-depth interviews. The findings indicate that the institutional relationship between the Village Government and the Village Consultative Body represents a co-governance model that ideally operates in synergy, yet is often constrained by limited human resource capacity, political asymmetry, and weak understanding of regulatory drafting procedures. These findings highlight the necessity of strengthening institutional capacity and improving collaborative mechanisms among village actors to realize the principles of good village governance effectively.