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Agencies and tribunals with specialized expertise are better equipped to handle specific types of administrative issues.

Administrative officials have the power to make decisions within the bounds of their authority, using their judgment to choose from among acceptable options.

Administrative agencies should operate openly, with procedures and decisions made accessible to the public.

The principle that allows courts to review administrative actions to ensure they comply with the law.

This principle ensures that administrative actions are authorized by law and that officials do not act beyond their given powers.

Decisions and actions by administrative agencies must be proportionate to the goals they seek to achieve.

An organized structure within administrative agencies allows for orderly decision-making and appeals.

The ability of high-level administrators to transfer certain tasks and decision-making powers to lower-level officials or agencies.

Ensuring administrative decisions are just and impartial, with an emphasis on fairness.

Administrative law seeks to ensure that administrative agencies work efficiently in the public interest.

Administrative actions should not have retroactive effect; new rules generally apply to future situations only.

Administrative agencies should be responsive to the changing needs and concerns of the public they serve.

The principle that ensures fair procedures are used when making administrative decisions, especially the right to a fair hearing and the rule against bias.

Legal tools that allow individuals to seek correction for wrongs caused by administrative actions.

The idea that administrative decisions should bring an issue to a close, not leaving it open-ended or subject to constant revision.

Administrators must be accountable for their actions and decisions to the public and legislative bodies.

The principle that those affected by administrative decisions should have the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process.

Administrative decisions must be based on logical reasoning and evidence, not on arbitrary or capricious grounds.

Individuals may have a right to expect a certain course of action from administrative bodies, based on past actions or explicit promises.

The requirement that all administrative remedies be pursued before resorting to judiciary action.

The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.