BLS 342 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Subpoena Duces Tecum, Administrative Law Judge, Procedural Law
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Administrative agencies: bodies of the city, state, or federal government that carry out specific regulatory duties. Administrative law: consists of substantive and procedural law carried out by these bodies. Are looking out for the best interest in the general public . Agencies are created by congress through passage of enabling legislation. Statute specifies the name, functions, and specific powers of the new agency. Agencies may enact 3 types of rules: Explains how agencies view the meanings of statutes. Policy expressions that have affect on the law. Give agencies executive power to investigate possible violations. Also have the power to order a subpoena. Must have to show up at certain place and time to give a testimony. Can also give a subpoena duces tecum. Cases are heard under an administrative law judge (alj) Or convince parties to reach settlement via a consent order. Typically located in the executive branch underneath one of the cabinet members.