An Agency's Path to Independence: How to Gain Administrative Autonomy As A U.S. Government Agency

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Abstract:

U.S. government administrative agencies that are subject to political polarization may find it difficult to fulfill their long-term missions while addressing short-term political needs, lacking sufficient autonomy to do their jobs. This thesis asks what U.S. government agencies can do to foster autonomy from political influences to be neutral arbiters or administrators. This thesis reviews the history of U.S. government agencies and analyzes the viability of their seeking wholesale autonomy.

Author(s):
Richardson, Cathy
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Funding Organization(s):
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey , CA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Master's Thesis
Publication Date:
2022 Sep 01
Pagination:
75

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
environmental protection, national politics, public policy, employment, congress, political systems, personnel management, public administration, law, political science, commerce, ecotoxicology, governments, united states, california, environment, administrative law
Keyword(s):
agency autonomy, decentralization, hiring, mission, independent agency, executive agency, informal autonomy, ftc(Federal Trade Commission), epa(Environmental Protection Agency), fda(Food and Drug Administration)
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2023 May 23
Update Date:
2023 Jun 07