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(a) “If the Regulatory Commissions .... are wholly independent, they are completely irresponsible for the doing of very important policy determining and administrative work .... on the other hand, to rob the commissions of their independence is seriously to menace the impartial performance of their judicial work.” (Cushman) Examine. (20 marks)

(b) “Good governance is ensuring respect for human rights and the rule of law, strengthening democracy, promoting transparency and capacity in Public Administration.” (Kofi Annan) In the light of the statement, critically examine the criteria of good governance as provided by United Nations and Nayef Al-Rodhan. (15 marks)

(c) “The legislative control over administration is not as effective as it ought to be.” Comment. (15 marks)