Journal of Geography, Regional Planning and Development Volume 1, Issue 4 | 2024 https://journal.silkroad-science.com/index.php/jgrpd - 59 ISSN : 3032-131X https://doi.org/10.61796/jgrpd.v1i4.997 THE CONCEPT OF DOMICILE IN FILLING GOVERNMENT POSITIONS IN THE REGIONS Anggi Fitratama Rianto Putra 1 , Rifqi Ridlo Phahlevy 2 1,2 Law Study Program, Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo, Indonesia qq_levy@umsida.ac.id Received: Feb 22, 2024; Accepted: Mar 29, 2024; Published: Apr 22, 2024; Abstract: This article discusses the concept of domicile in filling government positions in the regions and discusses how the public can understand the theories of domicile in filling government positions in the regions and discusses the effectiveness of government performance in the regions on the concept of domicile. The research method used is the Normative Method with a legislative approach (Statue Approach) and a conceptual approach, and uses qualitative descriptive analysis to analyze the data. The results of this study show that there are several concepts of domicile in the black law dictionary and there is no specific explanation of the definition of domicile in laws and regulations both at the central and regional levels. As well as the concept of domicile that is relevant for the application of the system or requirements for filling government positions in the Sidoarjo area. Keywords: Concept, Domicile, Government This is an open-acces article under the CC-BY 4.0 license Introduction The election process for filling positions is often carried out by residents in a settlement or every village and region in Indonesia. Basically, the election to fill the position is chosen through consensus deliberation or the most votes where it is done democratically. In the election requirements regarding domicile, a person must meet the special requirements that the person is a local resident. These requirements are often or even widely listed in village regulations (perdes), regional regulations and regulations or even the Law and the Minister of Home Affairs itself. Many regions or regions include requirements regarding local residents, which causes speculation among the community or even village government officials regarding the requirements of local residents, which means that the person must have a local ID card or domicile. In domicile there are theories that involve an understanding of where a person lives or resides or a legal entity and how it can affect in various aspects of a person's life. In the theory of legal domicile, it is often used to determine the jurisdiction of the court or legal authority that applies to a person or legal entity. The theory in law regarding domicile explains the criteria for determining domicile, change of domicile, as well as the legal implications and domicile status of a person. Furthermore, there is the theory of residential mobility, in this theory explains the understanding of the movement of people from one place to another. The theory discusses the motives behind migration, such as job search, education, and a better environment [1]. As for the theory of domicile in human geography, this theory explains that domicile is studied as part of the analysis of settlement structure, population distribution, and urbanization dynamics. It also discusses the role of geographical, social, economic, and political factors in the formation and change of human habitation. Then there is also the theory of the influence of the residential environment, in which the theory explains how the residential environment affects the