Determination of the independence of regulatory authority
| Type | Dimension | Key questions to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Formal | Status of the head or management of the organisation | Who appoints the head and how long is the term of office? Is the appointment renewable? Is the independence of the organisation a requirement in terms of law? |
| Relationship with elected politicians | Is the independence of the organisation formally stated? What are its formal obligations? Under which conditions can its decision be overturned? | |
| Financial and organisational independence | What is the source of income? Is the organisation in charge of its internal processes and does it formulate its policies? | |
| Competencies delegated to the authority | Is the organisation empowered to do its work without fear or favour or prejudice? | |
| De facto | From politicians | Presence of many veto players and old age (de facto independence can be enjoyed when the agency is old and when there are many role players) |
| From regulates | Participation in European network of agencies |
| Type | Dimension | Key questions to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Formal | Status of the head or management of the organisation | Who appoints the head and how long is the term of office? Is the appointment renewable? Is the independence of the organisation a requirement in terms of law? |
| Relationship with elected politicians | Is the independence of the organisation formally stated? What are its formal obligations? Under which conditions can its decision be overturned? | |
| Financial and organisational independence | What is the source of income? Is the organisation in charge of its internal processes and does it formulate its policies? | |
| Competencies delegated to the authority | Is the organisation empowered to do its work without fear or favour or prejudice? | |
| De facto | From politicians | Presence of many veto players and old age (de facto independence can be enjoyed when the agency is old and when there are many role players) |
| From regulates | Participation in European network of agencies |
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