ANALISIS YURIDIS TERHADAP PERAN DAN FUNGSI TENAGA AHLI FRAKSI DALAM MENDUKUNG KINERJA ANGGOTA DPRD KABUPATEN TANGERANG

Abstract

In a constitutional system that upholds the principle of the rule of law, the presence of expert staff within legislative party factions serves as a strategic element in supporting the performance of legislators, particularly in carrying out their legislative, budgeting, and oversight functions. The role of expert staff is crucial to ensuring that the legislative process runs effectively, efficiently, and accountably. This study aims to first analyze the recruitment process and the main duties of expert staff; second, examine the practical roles and functions of faction expert staff; and third, explore efforts that can be made to optimize their role within the working system of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of Tangerang Regency, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the local legislative process. This research uses a qualitative method with a normative-empirical approach. Data were collected through interviews with relevant informants and field observations conducted to directly observe the practical work of expert staff in supporting legislative duties. The results of the study indicate that the role of faction expert staff in the DPRD of Tangerang Regency has not yet been fully optimized. In terms of recruitment, the selection process is still politically driven and not based on competence. In their duties, expert staff are mostly assigned administrative tasks. Field observations show that their substantive functions are not being utilized to their full potential. Furthermore, the absence of a performance evaluation system, regular training, and output-based incentives has led to low motivation and productivity. They have not yet become an integral part of the DPRD’s working system due to unclear institutional status.

Keywords: Faction Expert Staff, DPRD, Recruitment, Performance Evaluation.