PAP 3365 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Merit System, Responsible Government, Quasi

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Public Administration
• Course: PAP 3365
• Professor: Roger Rickwood

Document Summary

Responsible government governor general carries out queen"s duties. Has right to appoint officers (1920s merit system) Many agencies that carry out services to canadians are controlled by. Premier of ontario and cabinet or pm and cabinet. Financial act, and appointment of various boards and directors. Government delivered through agencies (public and private); regulated and non-profit. Government of day must have support of house of commons, if not, it needs to call an election via the governor general. Activities outputs (e. g. financial compensation) outcomes/impacts. Audi alteram partem one of the branches of natural justice: without bias, need to make decisions in a fair way. If serious issue (individual or group) localized group. Right to be noticed (need to give clear notice); e. g. must be made aware of hearings and it must be promoted. Might be people from the outside that seek standing; tribunal needs to decide if they"re allowed in to, for example, submit documents, plead their case, question, etc.