The Rise of"Neo-village Elite":The Practice of Legalization in Rural Governance in Nanyanzhu Town
Rural governance is the cornerstone of national governance and a hallmark of the modernization of the national governance system and capacity.The"neo-village elite"refers to a role model social group that is born from the traditional village elite,inherits the cultural tradition of"the rule of village elite"in China,enriches its connotation with the values and realities of the times,and participates in the rural cause and rural governance.The article takes the practice of"neo-village elite"in Nanyanzhu Town,analyzes the practical needs and unique advantages of the rural elite'participation in the construc-tion of ruling by law in rural areas,and explores the process of the"neo-village elite's"intervention legalization in rural gov-ernance.In view of the current situation of multiple rural governance subjects,unclear boundaries of responsibility for neo-village elite to participate in rural governance,the lack of rural governance capacity,and the poor governance effect,we need to clarify their responsibility boundaries,enhance their performance ability,and strengthen their function of popularizing the law,so as to help revitalize the countryside and achieve a better vision.