A integração normativa como instrumento de política de governança urbana na região metropolitana fluminense

Abstract

This study examines normative integration as a tool for urban governance policy in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro (RMRJ), focusing on the accessibility and transparency of municipal legislation. The research is based on the premise that the effectiveness of public policies of common interest depends on the clarity and harmonization of municipal norms, especially in a context of conurbation and interdependence among metropolitan municipalities. The study is structured into four main chapters. The first chapter addresses the conceptual relationships between governance, city, and law, emphasizing the importance of interfederative governance and the right to the city for metropolitan management. The second chapter explores the Brazilian federative organization and the legal nature of metropolitan regions, with a focus on municipal autonomy and the challenges of interfederative governance. The third chapter analyzes normative integration as a tool for urban governance, examining the accessibility of municipal legislation on the virtual portals of the prefectures and municipal councils of the RMRJ. Finally, the fourth chapter proposes parameters for the feasibility of normative integration and compatibility, suggesting practices for procedural standardization, normative management, and institutional articulation. The research identified that, although the RMRJ has a legal structure that favors cooperation among municipalities, there are significant gaps in normative integration. The lack of standardization in the availability of legislation, the absence of efficient search mechanisms, and the disconnection between the portals of prefectures and municipal councils are obstacles that hinder the implementation of public policies of common interest. Additionally, the absence of references to the Rio Metropolis Institute (IRM) and other regional consortia on municipal portals highlights the need for greater institutional articulation. To overcome these challenges, the study proposes the adoption of common standards for the availability of municipal legislation, the creation of permanent administrative forums, and the strengthening of the IRM as a facilitator of cooperation among municipalities. Normative integration is understood as an essential public policy for the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices and the promotion of sustainable development. In conclusion, normative integration is a fundamental tool for the effectiveness of public policies of common interest in the RMRJ. Overcoming the identified challenges requires a joint effort by municipalities, the state, and civil society, with a focus on transparency, social participation, and administrative efficiency. The construction of an integrated and accessible normative environment will contribute to the sustainable development of the region, ensuring the full exercise of the Right to the City and the promotion of social justice.