PERANAN BAWASLU DALAM MENJAGA NETRALITAS ASN PADA PILKADA 2024 KOTA LUBUKLINGGAU

Abstract

This study is purposed to determine the role of the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) in maintaining the neutrality of the Civil Service (ASN) during the 2024 regional election process in Lubuklinggau City. ASN neutrality is a crucial principle in ensuring fair and democratic elections. ASN non-neutrality has the potential to undermine the integrity of the regional election process. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that Bawaslu Lubuklinggau City has carried out its institutional role in maintaining ASN neutrality, including establishing inter-agency coordination, conducting active monitoring and supervision, disseminating information related to prevention, and handling reports of violations based on applicable regulations. However, challenges remain, such as limited human resources, ongoing violations of civil servant neutrality, and limitations in mediation roles due to legal actions taken against civil servants for violations. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the Election Supervisory Agency strengthen its communication strategies with civil servants, enhance collaboration with relevant parties such as the Civil Service and Human Resources Agency (BkPSDM), the Inspectorate, the Regional Development and Politics Agency (Kesbangpol), and the public, and develop the use of digital technology to support reporting and oversight processes. This is expected to strengthen efforts to maintain civil servant neutrality at every stage of the local elections, ensuring their implementation is more participatory and coordinated.