Public Governance Frameworks Flashcards
(8 cards)
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The Principles of Public Governance
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- The design of governing institutions and government processes
- How these principles are embodied in legislation
- The impact of political culture and administrative practice on the quality of governance
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The Five Dimensions of Public Governance
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- Constitutionalism - Government limited by supreme law
Governing the commons - Management of public resources and environmental protections
Policy-Making and Administrative Decision-Making - Policy development and implementation
Corporate Governance in Public Organisations - Standards for management and operation
Integrity Framework - Ensuring honesty and standards in public service
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Constitutionalism in Malta
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- Balanced governance with three co-sovereigns: The Constitution, Parliament and the pEOPLE
Checks and Balances - Government Stability and executive efficiency
Challenges include limited transparency and accountability, corruptions
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Governing the commons
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- Constitutional obligation to protect public resources
- Various acts like the environmental and development planning act and government lands act guide this type of governance
- Tokenism in relation to international obligations and strategic policymaking
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Policy Making and Administrative Decision Making
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- Standing Orders, Cabinet Procedures, and legislative frameworks
- Challenges include limited scrutiny of public services, patrongage and limited rights of redress
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Corporate Governance
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- Legislation such as the Local Councils Act, Public Procurement Regoluations and Public Administration Act
Common weaknesses include weak internal controls and high centrealisation that incentivise system circumvention
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Integrity Framework
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*. Different bodies and laws like the permanent commission against corruption and FOI act uphold integrity
* . Frameworks aim to ensure compliance, value for money and system integrity in financial and administrative practices
