The Concepts Of Administrative Practices In The Public Service

1. Defining of Concepts
1.1. Administrative practices.
According to (Cornell University Law School 18: 790) Administrative practices involves the management of the affairs of an organisation, such as a business or institution. Administrative practice or enforcement policy refer to courses of conduct or policies which an agency has determined to follow in the administration and enforcement of a statute, either generally, or with respect to specific classes of situations. Administrative practices and enforcement policies may be set forth in statements addressed by the agency to the public. Although they may be, and frequently are, based upon decisions or views which the agency has set forth in its regulations, orders, rulings, approvals, or

This approach also requires the involvement of the public in holding the public service accountable for the quality of service provided. Batho Pele is also about moving the Public Service from a rules bound approach that hinders the delivery of services to an approach that encourages innovation and is results driven. In other words instead of looking for reasons why government cannot do something, they have to find better ways to deliver what people need (Batho Pele

According to the Parliament of South Africa, public servants must; resolve any financial or business conflict of interest in which he or she is involved in his or her capacity as a public representative, in favour of the public interest and always declare such interest, and where appropriate, the Member should recuse himself or herself from any forum considering or deciding on the matter (Parliament