Reforming the Administrative State
Discusses administrative reforms due to demands for greater access to bureaucratic decision making, more accountability for public agencies, & greater transparency in administrative procedures. Public administration reforms in various countries are illuminated by the two reform agendas -- neoliberalism & democratic accountability. The increased citizen participation in decision-making is explored, with attention to the activities & usage of citizens' juries & consensus conferences. The relationship between citizens' & public administrative decision-making due to recent direct democratic reform is evaluated. 6 Tables. L. Collins Leigh