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Politics in
Public
Administration
By Freddie Bannagao
& Nieves Ty
PoliticianAdministrator Accord
Politics and public administration are so
intertwined that it is impossible to speak of
one without mentioning the other.
There can be no public administration without
politics and no politics without public
administration.
All aspects of government operation revolves
in a political environment.
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Under the bureaucratic structure of the
government, the administrator cannot achieve the
objectives of his organization without political
intervention.
For example, appropriations in carrying out the
goals of any government institution must be
authorized by the legislature.
Hence, the
administrator should also endeavor to win the
legislatures support for the programs of his
administration.
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As a general rule, administrators must possess broad
perspectives in the management of government
affairs.
They primarily consider the national interest in the
implementation of laws.
However, there are some instances when the role of a
government institution, as mandated in its charter,
runs counter to the request or interest of a
constituent of an individual politician.
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While the power of politicians and
administrators may be theoretically separate,
their powers are intended to be integrated for
the general welfare of the people.
To be effective lawmakers, it is the duty of
legislators to know what is going on in every
department of the government.
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On the other hand, the administrator should
know that politicians have duties not only to
the general population but also to their
respective constituents.
Thus, at times, it is the desire of politicians to
be of service to the people they represent,
causing their viewpoints to become myopic
or parochial.
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