ECON 367 Lecture 23: Econ 367 March 8
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Econ 367: economic analysis of law (lecture 23) delegate their responsibility to the feds) > bad excuse, the buck stops at the banker. Where there is no real doubt about fairness/values etc. They get their power passed down the ladder (starting at parliament aka us) to them. They don"t only get authority delegated to them, but get the ability to make rules. * sometimes you can"t delegate your responsibility away (i. e. s. 91 = provinces can"t (cid:498)you can delegate but you can"t advocate(cid:499) A banker: his secretary screws up your mortgage; he can"t say (cid:498)not my fault(cid:499: administrative = no discretion (i. e. driver"s license clerk) (cid:498)you either are certified to drive or you aren"t(cid:499) In cases where there is a decision that may limit someone"s right, you have to show: quasi judicial = must exhibit a duty of fairness (i. e. environmental tribunal) If you want to pretend you are a judge you have to act like one quasi-judicial qualities.