Regional House of Representatives in Indonesia: State Official or Outsourcing Employee in Five Years?

Abstract

The Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) and the Regional Head and Deputy Regional Head in Indonesia are hold the position as regional government administrators. Both of them are political officials, namely officials who are directly elected by the people (constituents) in general elections. According to the Act provisions, the Regional Head and Deputy Regional Head are hold the position as state officials.While its partners, the leadership and Regional Parliament members, do not have the position of state officials. DPRD leaders and members can be said as a outsourcing employee or employee with a Specific Time Work Agreement (PKWT) for five years,eventhough it is not in the real sense as stipulated in the Manpower Act. DPRD leaders and members are bound by 'contracts' or 'work agreements' with constituents as 'employers' for five years and can be extended if they regain trust from the 'employer' (constituents) which can be seen from the legislative elections vote.
Keywords: DPRD, State Official, Outsourcing, Specific Time Work Agreement