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Evaluating Citizen Petition Procedures: Lessons From An Analysis Of The Nafta Environmental Commission, David L. Markell, John H. Knox
Evaluating Citizen Petition Procedures: Lessons From An Analysis Of The Nafta Environmental Commission, David L. Markell, John H. Knox
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The NAFTA Environmental Commission’s citizen petition process is an important experiment in “new governance” because of its emphasis on citizen participation, accountability, and transparency as strategies to enhance government legitimacy and improve government performance. Its focus on promoting compliance and enforcement adds to its importance for those interested in those central aspects of the regulatory process. The procedure has had a rocky start in many respects, although there are signs that in some cases it has had a positive impact.
This Article sets forth what we perceive to be the promise of the process, the pitfalls that have undermined its …
"Slack" In The Administrative State And Its Implications For Governance: The Issue Of Accountability, David Markell
"Slack" In The Administrative State And Its Implications For Governance: The Issue Of Accountability, David Markell
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