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Journal : Jurnal Public Policy

Merit System Inefficacy: Analysis of ASN Vulnerability to Regional Head Authority Post-Elections in Indonesia Oslita, Oslita; Febrian, Febrian; Ridwan, Ridwan
Journal Public Policy Vol 11, No 2 (2025): April
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jpp.v11i2.11708

Abstract

This study examines whether the merit system effectively protects State Civil Apparatus (ASN) from authority abuse by regional heads following local elections in Indonesia. Through normative legal research employing conceptual and statutory approaches, the study critically analyzes the implementation gap between merit system regulations and post-election personnel practices. Document analysis of relevant legislation, administrative court decisions, and semi-structured interviews with KASN members and affected civil servants reveal three key findings. First, the institutional design placing regional heads as both political officials and Civil Service Development Officers creates inherent conflicts of interest that systematically undermine merit principles. Second, oversight mechanisms lack enforcement authority, with KASN recommendations frequently ignored without consequences. Third, post-electoral political dynamics drive personnel decisions based primarily on political loyalty rather than competence, manifesting in systematic bureaucratic reshuffles that disrupt institutional continuity. The research concludes that despite comprehensive legal frameworks, Indonesia's merit system fails to protect civil servants from political interference due to weak enforcement mechanisms and conflicting institutional roles. These findings suggest that structural reforms separating political and administrative functions in civil service management and strengthening oversight institutions with meaningful sanctioning powers are essential for establishing a truly merit-based bureaucracy in Indonesia's decentralized governance system.
Co-Authors Ade Hastuty Adelia, Marvina Adjar Pratoto, Adjar Akbar, Muh. Imaduddin Alfi Muiz Ambarita, Nova Indah Anderi, Anderi Andien Putri Aullia Annalisa Yahanan, Annalisa Annisa Pratiwi, Annisa Anovani, Euis Intan Apriandi, Mada Apriyani, Lusi Arifin, Yesica Salshabila Army, Noor Astiena, Adila Kasni Bambang Sugianto Bayu Dwi Anggono Candraningtyas, Rara Chandra, M Jeffri Arlinandes Chrismesi Pagiu Dewi Nusraningrum, Dewi Dzulqadri, Abrar Elmadiantini, Elmadiantini Elvi, Marianti Erwin Erwin Fahmi Yoesmar Ar-Rasyidi Fariz Dinata Faridhi Fathoni Fathoni Febrian , Febrian Febrian, Deni Febrianto, Danu Febrina, Raissa Firdaus Firdaus Firdias I, Achmad Firman Muntaqo Firmansyah Firmansyah Fricia, Deyana Gunawan, Febri Hakim, Usnul Hamudin, Irna Andriani Hapsari, Umi Harahap, Dwi Fajri Hasanah Hasudungan, Oktar Husien , Nani Husna, Nindita Asma Ul Ibrah Prayogo, Dhian Idham Lakoni Ihlasuddini, Habiba Nabila Indarto, Fari indriyani, santi Istiar, Widi Anggar Iza Rumesten Iza Rumesten RS Jahyus, Muhammad Ryan Jajang Gunawijaya, Jajang Jamilullah, Jamilullah Jessica Aulia Sheril Joni Emirzon Kalamor, Albady Ahmad Khoirul Hidayat Kurnia Rahmawati, Kurnia Lihawa, Wahyudin Manurung, Julian Lois Maulana, Sofyan Fajar Merta, M. Martindo Muhammad Rifqi Maulana Muslimin, Muhammad Nabila Nurasyifa Naibaho, Erwan Napitupulu, Diana R.W. Napitupulu, Diana Ria Winanti Nashriana, Nashriana Neisa Angrum Adisti Nihayah, Badi'atun NIZAR, MOHAMMAD Nugraha, Irfan Nugraha, Irfan Nurhikmah, Siti Nurizati Nurizati Oslita, Oslita Paduloh Paduloh Peratama, Affry Darmawan Puji Astuti Putu Samawati, Putu Rasidi, Rasidi Reynaldi, Delvin Riansyah, Rizqy Ridwan, Ridwan Rifai, Abil Rikadiana, Rikadiana Rino Ferdian Surakusumah Risky, Muhamad Riyanto, Slamet - Rizanda Machmud Ruben Achmad Rumestan, Iza Sanadia, Sanadia Saputra, Indrawan Yoswanda Sarah Sarah, Sarah Scesa, Laidy Aprilia Setiawan, Faiq Rizqi Sidabutar, Victor Antonius Saragih Sitindaon, Iwan Victor Leonardo Slamet Riyanto Sukma Adi Perdana, Sukma Adi Sulisyadi, Yohanes Suminar S, Ratna Syaputra, Ariat Tambunan, Monifa Geraldin Topo Santoso Triani, Andini I Mayang Unigraha, Arinda utama, cholidah Wardina, Fildza Zanibar, Zen - Zen Zanibar Zuhir, Mada Apriandi