Regulatory Authority Article Index for
Regulatory
Shopping
Authority
Website Links For
Regulatory
 

Information About

Regulatory Authority





ROLE IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Regulatory process has three basic elements
#Ensure that the exercise of regulatory power is rule based.
#Regulated agencies have an effective means to defend themselves against unauthorized or arbitrary requirements or liabilities,
#The wider interest group have a means to have their views considered and addressed in administrative decisions


FUNCTIONING

To ensure that it does fulfill its role, a Regulatory Body uses mechanisms such as the following
  • transparency of information and decision making

  • procedures of consultation and participation

  • requirement that administrators give reasons explaining their actions

  • requirement that administrators follow principles that promote non-arbitrary and responsive decisions

  • arrangements for review of administrative decisions by courts or other bodies



CRITICISM


ALTERNATIVES


REFERENCES

Global Administrative Law A Talk by Richard Stewart at University of Rome, La Sapienza. June 13, 2005