Administration in Accordance with Good Governance
of Suratthani City Municipality, Suratthani Province
Pravit Ninwatcharamanee
Abstract
This research aims : 1) to study administration in accordance with good governance in Suratthani City, Suratthani Province and in the municipal area; 2) to compare the development of good governance of the Suratthani City municipality in the years 2554 and 2555; 3) to study problems and suggestions for the development of administration by the principles of good governance in Suratthani City. The study is qualitative research. By collecting data from documents, in-depth interviews with executives, municipal officers, experts and people in the Suratthani municipal area. Good governance is treated in 6 aspects : rule of law, morality, transparency, participation, responsibility and accountability. The research results were as follows. 1. The administration of Suratthani City conforms with the 6 aspects of good governance. The most stress is put on service to people. The people can participate by checking and giving their opinions for achievement of working on each project. 2. The develop plan of each project was followed for evolution in accordance with the requirements of the people in the municipality area. 3. Some municipal projects failed because of lack of participation or because those appointed to lead the projects did not take responsibility. 4. The suggestion for the next study is to collect data on two teams in the municipal administration.
Keywords : Administration, Good Governance, City Municipality
