Administrative Agency
An administrative agency is a government body authorized by law to implement statutes, administer programs, issue regulations where permitted, and carry out other assigned functions. Agencies may be part of an executive department or independent under their governing statutes. Their authority is limited by law and subject to oversight and judicial review.
An administrative agency is a government body authorized by law to implement statutes, administer programs, issue regulations where permitted, and carry out other assigned functions. Agencies may be part of an executive department or independent under their governing statutes. Their authority is limited by law and subject to oversight and judicial review.
Example: The Environmental Protection Agency administers federal environmental laws and issues regulations under authority delegated by Congress.
Common misconception: An agency may create any policy it considers useful. Agencies must stay within the authority Congress granted and follow applicable procedures.
Sources: https://www.usa.gov/agency-index; https://www.federalregister.gov/reader-aids/understanding-the-federal-register