Chapter 2 Administrative Agencies and Tribunals

Question 1

5 qualities of all ABC’s

Answer 1

1. Established by gov’t but not part of gov’t
2. Perform some kind of public task
3. Accountable to gov’t
4. Some form of autonomy from gov’t
5. Gov’t has primary assignment duties

Question 2

5 categories of ABC’s

Answer 2

1. Regulatory: Provide licenses and make laws
2. Public Trust: administer assets in public interest
3. Corporate Enterprises: Crown Corporations
4. Service Delivery: provide gov’t services
5. Advisory: Advise gov’t on which actions to take

Question 3

Administrative Tribunals

Answer 3

Gov’t created body that settles disputes based on statute created rights and responsibility

Question 4

2 approaches to settling disputes

Answer 4

1. Adversarial Approach: 1v1

2. Inquisitorial Approach: judge asks questions

Question 5

Adversarial Approach

Answer 5

1 v 1 system
Both parties decide relevant information
decision made solely based on evidence

Question 6

Inquisitorial

Answer 6

The judge investigates and collects information

decision made based on judges understanding and findings

Question 7

When can a tribunal use inquisitorial power

Answer 7

Language in the statutes allows it
tribunal purpose
what is fair in the circumstance