The Authority of the Mayor of Batam Ex Officio of the Batam Business Agency Over the Management of the Special Economic Zone

Abstract

This study aims to determine and analyze the regulation of Batam City as a Special Economic Zone and the authority of the Mayor of Batam ex officio of the Batam Business Agency over the management of the Special Economic Zone. This study uses a normative juridical approach method, analytical descriptive research specifications. The data used are primary data and secondary data. Data collection methods include literature studies, and data analysis methods are qualitative. The regulation of Batam City as a Special Economic Zone is generally regulated in Law Number 39 of 2009 concerning Special Economic Zones, which are further regulated in Government Regulations. Special Economic Zones in the Batam City area consist of Nongsa Digital Park, Batam Aero Technic, Special Economic Zones and Batam International Health. The authority of the Mayor of Batam ex officio of the Batam Business Agency over the management of the Special Economic Zone within the framework of regional autonomy in Batam City is that BP Batam is given the authority to grant permits for 16 licensing sectors. With the inclusion of the Deputy Mayor in the ex-officio framework, it is expected that the management of the Batam Special Economic Zone will be more effective and efficient.