IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 26, Issue 4, Series 7 (April. 2021) 44-48 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org DOI: 10.9790/0837-2604074448 www.iosrjournals.org 44 |Page Authority of the House of Regional Representatives of the Republic Of Indonesia (DPD RI) In Digitalization Policy to Realize the Effectiveness of Central and Regional Relations Rianda Dirkareshza 1 , Satino 2 , Yuliana Yuli Wahyuningsih 3 , Sulastri 4 , Rosalia Dika Agustanti 5 12345 Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Indonesia Abstract: Abstract: Human civilization has now arrived at the industrial era 4.0 which is marked by the presence of artificial intelligence and the internet of things. Almost all aspects of human life cannot escape the exposure of industry 4.0, this also has an impact on the public's need for digital-based public services. This research method is a juridical normative supported by the Statue Approach and the Conceptual Approach. The result of this research is that digitalization of local governments can actually improve the welfare of the community directly, population administration services are made easier and more efficient by using a one roof system, all the distribution needs from the government to the community will be more efficient and make the bureaucratic system less complicated. So, this is where the role of the DPD RI as the guardian of regional autonomy can propose the right to initiate changes in laws or the making of new laws to the DPR and the President. Once again, regulatory initiatives regarding the digitization of local governments are fundamental for now in strengthening regional autonomy and regional accountability. Keyword: Authority of DPD, Public Services, Information Technology 4.0. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of Submission: 14-04-2021 Date of Acceptance: 28-04-2021 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. INTRODUCTION The Regional Representative Council (DPD) is a Faction of regional envoys of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) who metamorphosed into a new state institution. Article 2 paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution before the amendment reads: "The People's Consultative Assembly consists of members of the House of Representatives, coupled with envoys from regions and groups, according to the rules established by law." After the amendment becomes: "The People's Consultative Assembly consists of members of the House of Representatives and members of the House of Regional Representatives elected by election and further regulated by law."(Dirkareshza, 2020, p. 2) The discourse on the institutional formation of DPD began to surface during the discussion of the composition and position of the MPR as well as the composition of representative institutions in CHAPTER VII, in the 2nd meeting of PAH III BP MPR on October 6, 1999. (Law Center, 2017, p. 17) This institution is intended as an amplifier of regional ties within the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia; encourages the acceleration of regional development and aggregates regional aspirations and interests in the formulation of national policies. (PPUU DPD RI, 2016, p. 23) Nowadays, it has entered the era of fundamental technological revolution that became the third processing point, can be called Industrial Revolution 4.0 which is a development of automation trend or the latest data exchange that includes physical fiber system, internet. Industrial Revolution 4.0 hasthe potential to empower individuals and communities, because Industrial Revolution 4.0 can create a softening in economic, social, and personal aspects.(Yusnaini & Slamet, 2019, p. 1074) The development of this technology is running so fast and cannot be stuck anymore, then digitalization has entered our daily lives.(Nugraha, 2018, p. 33) Industrial Revolution 4.0 has entered Indonesia, many technological developments created in Indonesia ranging from online transportation applications, online payments, and other developments. Industrial Revolution 4.0 was also needed by the public in public services, in order for the rapid delivery of information and transparency.(Burhan, 2018) Regarding public services, it has been stipulated in Law No. 25 of 2009 concerning Public Service Article 1 states that public services are "activitiesor series of activities in order to fulfill the needs of services in accordance with the laws and regulations for every citizen and resident of goods, services, and/or administrative services provided by public service providers." (Undang-Undang RI No. 25 Tahun 2009 Tentang Pelayanan Publik, 2009, sec. Article 1) However, in this law it is not yet clear whether