PENGAWASAN DPRD TERHADAP KERJA SAMA SISTER CITY SURABAYA DENGAN KOTA LIVERPOOL INGGRIS (STUDI KASUS DPRD KOTA SURABAYA)

This research aims to examine the oversight of the Surabaya City DPRD (Regional People's Representative Council) on the Sister City cooperation between Surabaya City and Liverpool City. Sister City cooperation is an important collaboration between two cities to promote cultural, economic, educational, and tourism exchanges. Effective oversight by the Surabaya City DPRD is crucial to ensure that the implementation of this cooperation is conducted with transparency, accountability, and in the best interest of the public.
This study adopts a qualitative approach with a descriptive research method. Data is collected through interviews with members of the Surabaya City DPRD involved in overseeing the Sister City cooperation, as well as the analysis of relevant documents such as activity reports, and existing oversight mechanisms. The results of the study show the form of supervision of the Surabaya City DPRD on the implementation of the Sister City cooperation with the City of Liverpool through a Special Committee formed by the Surabaya City DPRD. This form of supervision is realized through direct supervision with working visits in sister city consultations at the ministry of home affairs and sister city working visits to the Manado City DPRD and the Manado City Government, while in indirect supervision, namely through the results of consultations with the Special Committee to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The research contributes significantly to the understanding of the importance of DPRD oversight in Sister City cooperation. The recommendations derived from this study can serve as a guideline for the Surabaya City DPRD and the city government to enhance oversight, transparency, and accountability in the implementation of the Sister City cooperation with Liverpool City, ultimately providing optimal benefits for the people of Surabaya City.