Summary. Basic models of local and central authorities’ interaction in the sphere of public policy formation and realization is analyzed. Main principles of this interaction are defined.

Keywords: local authorities, central authorities, interaction, public policy, foreign experience.

Abstract.Theories of local self-government bodies and state executive organs interaction in the sphere of public policy formation and realization is analyzed. Main model of this interaction is defined.

Keywords: local self-government bodies, state executive organs, interaction, public policy.