The models of Public Administration

Question 1

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Answer 1

The organization of the state/regions/EU, it can be connected or separated from the political level of the government.

Question 2

CLASSICAL MINISTERIAL MODEL

Answer 2

• Typical French
• Administrative power is concentrated in the ministerial national bodies
• Hierarchical structure
• Coontinuity between political and bureaucratic sphere
• Civil servants: public concourse, neutrality, pursuing the national interests –> special laws’ sector + specialized fora

Question 3

NEW MINISTERIAL MODEL

Answer 3

• Typical Anglo-Saxon
• Multiple public administrations exercise the administrative power
• Based on autonomy
• Division between political and administrative sphere
• Civili servants: public concourse, neutrality, pursuing the national interests –> ordinary labor law and contracts + ordinary courts

Question 4

AGENCIES’ MODEL

Answer 4

• Agency: separated from the ministries; self-organization and self-management; it can exercise “technical operative” activity in a position of autonomy
• However they are not fully independent, because they are addressed and monitored by the referring Ministry

Question 5

INDEPENDENT AUTHORITIES’ MODEL

Answer 5

• Independent authorities: public bodies with a high level of technical competence, appointed neutrally.
• Not dependent on a Ministry: outside of the political address and control –> fully autonomous, with own budget, management and personhood
• To separate the government of rule-making and administrative choices in economic sectors to safeguard public and private interests of constitutional nature.