What is the role of administrative agencies?

Administrative agencies are government entities charged with implementing specific legislative, regulatory, and judicial functions. They are the entities through which laws, regulations, and other policy decisions are implemented. Administrative agencies provide services, regulate activities, make rules, adjudicate disputes, and collect taxes. They also help to coordinate activities between different sectors of the government, such as between the federal, state, and local governments. Agencies also carry out executive orders, analyze policy, conduct public outreach, and provide policy advice to other branches of government. Agencies also carry out investigations, impose civil and criminal penalties, and license individuals and businesses. In addition, agencies can issue rules and regulations, hear cases, and adjudicate decisions. In general, administrative agencies are designed to increase the efficiency of government and promote good governance.