Emikh Valentina
The article analyzes the methods of establishing the competence of state bodies in the legislation of the Russian Federation. The author concludes about the lack of uniform understanding of the term "Competence of state body" in the legislation. Basic viewpoints on the term "Competence of state body" and on its structure are examined. The author offers her own definition of the term "Competence of state body" and distinguishes its characteristics.
Keywords: state body, state power, competence, subjects of competence, authority, rights and duties of state body, methods of establishing competence of state bodies.