Definitions of Active Administration
Actions by public officials and others to actively handle tasks with creativity and expertise for the public good, such as improving unreasonable regulations.
Rationale for the rules
In accordance with Article 3 (Duties of Integrity) of the Headquarters Service Regulations, all employees shall perform their duties in good faith and compliance with laws, articles of association, and regulations.
Article 2 (Definitions) of the Regulation on Active Administrative Operations (Presidential Decree)
Types of Active Administration (examples)
Behavioral aspects
- Performing duties to the best of one's ability by going above and beyond what is ordinarily required of one's duty of effort or care, etc.
- Finding the best way to get things done without repeating work practices, etc.
- Discovering and promoting new policies in response to new administrative demands, changes in the administrative environment, etc.
- Actively reconciling conflicts of interest in situations where they have a conflict of interest, etc.
Interpretation and application aspects of the regulations
- Self-improvement of unreasonable policies, procedures, and practices, etc.
- Actively interpreting and adapting regulations to environmental changes, such as technological advances.
- Not having policies and procedures, but moving things forward by exploring possible solutions, etc.
Definitions of Passive Administration
Acts that infringe on the rights and interests of the public or cause financial losses to the country due to acts or omissions of public officials, etc.
Rationale for the rules
Article 2 (Definitions) of the Regulation on Active Administrative Operations (Presidential Decree)
“Active administration” refers to actions of public officials actively handling tasks based on creativity and expertise for the public good, such as improving unreasonable regulations.
Types of Passive Administration
Seeking moderation and convenience
Doing a poor job of addressing the problem, going through the motions, and not trying to solve it
Negligence of work
Neglecting or failing to perform assigned tasks without a reasonable excuse
Bureaucracy
Conducting their work according to past regulations despite changes in laws, guidelines, etc.
Other bureaucratic administration
Use of official authority to conduct business unfairly or to act arbitrarily by considering only one's organization or interests rather than the public interest