Public body

Public bodies are institutions, bodies or agencies that were established in accordance with the law and have the task of performing certain public functions or providing public services on behalf of the state or local self-government. Public bodies act in the public interest and have the powers assigned to them by law.

Public bodies can be different, depending on the jurisdiction and area of activity. Here are some examples of public bodies:

Executive bodies: These are bodies that exercise executive power and are responsible for the management and implementation of laws. Examples are the Government, ministries, agencies and other executive institutions.

• Legislative bodies: These are the bodies that make laws and regulations. They include parliament, assemblies, councils or other bodies with legislative powers.
• Judicial authorities: These are the authorities responsible for applying the law and deciding disputes. Courts and other judicial bodies fall into this category.
• Regulatory bodies: These are bodies that regulate certain areas of activity, such as regulatory bodies for telecommunications, energy, finance or market competition.
• Local self-government: These are local-level authorities that govern specific areas or territories, such as municipalities, cities, cantons or counties.

Public authorities perform various functions and tasks, including making policies, enforcing laws, providing public services, managing public resources, protecting citizens’ rights, and pursuing public interests. Their work should be transparent, responsible and in accordance with the principles of the rule of law.