A NEW INSTITUTIONAL MODEL IN TURKISH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: A STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ON AREA PRESIDENCIES

Authors : Adnan Karataş

Pages : 106-121

Doi:10.33416/baybem.1722967

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Publication Date : 2025-07-07

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study offers a comprehensive structural analysis of \\\"Area Presidencies,\\\" a relatively new and distinctive institutional model within Turkish public administration, established to manage and protect cultural and natural heritage sites. The significance of the research lies in addressing the institutional ambiguities, governance challenges, and democratic deficits that these entities generate, particularly due to their overlapping duties with existing public institutions. Employing a qualitative research design, the study utilizes a comparative case analysis of Cappadocia, Gallipoli, and Uludağ Area Presidencies, supplemented by international examples such as Stonehenge (UK), Pompeii (Italy), and the Acropolis (Greece). Through document analysis of legal frameworks, organizational structures, and administrative practices, the research critically evaluates the positioning, functioning, and authority conflicts surrounding Area Presidencies. The findings reveal that these entities, while aiming to enhance heritage protection and administrative efficiency, exacerbate institutional overlaps, weaken local governance, and generate jurisdictional confusion. The study concludes by proposing legal and administrative reforms to clarify institutional boundaries, strengthen inter-institutional coordination, and enhance participatory governance. By highlighting an overlooked dimension of Area Presidencies, the research contributes to both the theoretical understanding and practical improvement of Türkiye\\\'s public administration system.
Keywords : Kamu Yönetimi, Alan Başkanlıkları, Kurumsal Belirsizlik, İdari Bütünlük

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