Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Administrative Law

• Defining administrative law and its role in governance

• Principles of rule of law and legality

• Scope of administrative authority in public institutions

• Key legal frameworks governing public administration

• Common challenges for non-legal managers

• Case Study: Analyze a case of administrative overreach and its consequences

Module 2: Procedural Fairness in Decision-Making

• Principles of natural justice and procedural fairness

• Right to a hearing and unbiased decision-making

• Documenting and justifying administrative decisions

• Balancing efficiency with fairness

• Practical applications in public sector roles

• Hands-on Exercise: Draft a decision-making protocol ensuring procedural fairness

Module 3: Legal Compliance in Public Administration

• Understanding statutory and regulatory obligations

• Role of policies and guidelines in compliance

• Identifying and mitigating compliance risks

• Engaging with legal advisors and auditors

• Tools for compliance monitoring

• Case Study: Review a compliance failure in a public institution

Module 4: Accountability and Transparency

• Mechanisms for accountability in public administration

• Role of oversight bodies and ombudsman

• Freedom of information and public disclosure

• Managing conflicts of interest

• Building public trust through transparency

• Hands-on Exercise: Develop a transparency policy for a public department

Module 5: Managing Administrative Disputes

• Common sources of administrative disputes

• Internal grievance and review mechanisms

• Role of administrative tribunals and courts

• Strategies for dispute resolution and mediation

• Preventing escalation of disputes

• Final Exercise: Develop a dispute resolution plan for a hypothetical administrative conflict