Outline of the Course 1. Introduction To provide a sense of the subject matter of administrative law. This section pertains to the law that governs the procedures by which agencies conduct two basic functions that are fundamental to the accomplishment of their statutory assignments. I 1.1 Administrative Agencies and Administrative Law Administrative Agencies Administrative Agencies are units of government other than the legislature and the courts. But the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments.
State constitutions vary greatly in their treatment of administrative agencies.
Function of Agencies Economic Regulation to set rates and control market entry and monopolies where there has been a failure of the free market. Social Regulation to reduce risks to health and safety and make the nation or state a cleaner, safer, and healthier place in which to live and work. Social Regulation to eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic group, gender, age and other characteristics. Distribution of benefits. Executive power, but also judicial and legislative powers.