Abstract:

In the context of deepening comprehensive administrative law enforcement reform, and based on the dual logic of centralization of administrative law enforcement powers and the downward shift of the center of gravity, “one team in charge of law enforcement at the grassroots level” has become a key part of China’s reform exploration. In response to the structural intersection of administrative law enforcement system reform and township/street system reform, the institutional logic of “one team in charge of law enforcement at the grassroots level” corresponds to the policy evolution and unique vein of comprehensive administrative law enforcement reform at the grassroots level. Practical observations of the “big integrated” administrative law enforcement reform in Zhejiang Province show that the gradual realization of “one team in charge of law enforcement at the grassroots level” must solve the four reform issues of “shape”“power”“people” and “ability”. With the promotion of “one team in charge of law enforcement at the grassroots level”, it is imperative to build a scientific and reasonable normative path. This can be achieved through the implementation, interpretation, and relevant assessment of Article 24 of the new Administrative Penalties Law, which will clarify the basic conditions, decision subjects, decision procedures and matter standards for the allocation of law enforcement power at the township/street level.

Key words: township/street, one team in charge of law enforcement at the grassroots level, comprehensive administrative law enforcement, law enforcement system reform, administrative penalty law