RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND MUNICIPAL HEALTH COUNCIL

Abstract

This article analyzes the relationship between public management and the Municipal Health Council, highlighting its importance for strengthening social participation and building a more efficient and democratic health system. Through a bibliographic research, it is investigated how the municipal councils act as mechanisms of social control, allowing the population to actively participate in the formulation, implementation and inspection of public health policies. Administrative decentralization, a fundamental principle of the Unified Health System (SUS), is an essential factor for the effectiveness of this relationship, as it brings decision-making closer to the local reality. Despite the normative advances that guarantee the existence of these councils, several challenges still limit their effectiveness, such as the lack of training of the councilors, bureaucratic barriers and the difficulty of implementing their deliberations. Strengthening transparency, encouraging citizen participation and the commitment of public managers are fundamental aspects for these spaces to fully fulfill their role. The research shows that the improvement of the relationship between public management and the Municipal Health Councils contributes significantly to the improvement of the quality of the services provided, making the administration more democratic and sensitive to the needs of the population. It is concluded that the consolidation of this interaction should be an ongoing priority to ensure efficient and equitable governance in public health.