<![CDATA[This research aims to analyze the role of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) in the process of regional division and the implementation of regional autonomy, specifically to examine the extent to which the DPD’s function of regional representation can support the formation and development of autonomous regions. This study employs a normative legal research method using both a legislative and a conceptual approach. The legal materials used include legislation, Constitutional Court decisions, and various scholarly works related to the DPD, regional division, and regional autonomy. The results of the study indicate that the DPD’s role in the regional division process has not yet been fully realized. This situation is linked to the division of roles between local governments and Regional People’s Representative Councils (DPRDs) in the process of proposing and implementing regional division, so that the existence and role of the DPD at these stages have not been prominently evident. Nevertheless, the DPD still holds an important position because it can be consulted regarding regional division plans and is involved in discussions related to the formation of new autonomous regions. Meanwhile, in the context of the development of autonomous regions, the DPD’s role can be said to have functioned quite effectively through its functions of representation, gathering public input, and oversight of regional interests. However, the implementation of these functions still faces challenges, particularly regarding political communication between the DPD and the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD). This lack of communication and coordination has contributed to the suboptimal achievement of regional autonomy objectives, particularly in establishing effective local government, public services that are more responsive to the community, and regional development that meets the needs of the community]]>
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