试论行政程序惯例的表现形态与社会功能

The Patterns and Social Functions of Practice of Administrative Procedures

从表现形态上来看,行政程序惯例体现在行政内部程序惯例和行政权外部运作的"潜规则"。从社会功能上来看,行政程序惯例在一定程度上弥合了行政程序正式制度与民众心理之间的距离,保证了行政程序制度的有效运作。

Practice of administrative procedures includes the steps, manners, sequence of or time limitation on operation of administrative actions, which being not recognized by formal rules, but influencing operation of administrative actions. From patterns, the practice reflects in ＂ hidden rules＂ of internal practice of administrative procedures and external operation of administrative power. From social functions, the practice bridges the gap between formal rules and public expectation, ensuring the efficient operation of administrative procedure system.