(a) Definition of constituted authority.
(b) Advantages of constituted authority.
Explanation
a) Constituted authority refers to an individual, group or body vested with legitimate power to carry out specific duties for the common good of a group or society.
b) Advantages of constituted authority;
- Constituted authority facilitates the execution/implementation of the programmes of the society or group.
- Constituted authorities assist in enforcing the rules and ensuring compliance by members of the society or group.
- Constituted authorities assist in formulating policies and making decisions on behalf of the entire members of the society or group.
- Constituted authority arbitrates when there is conflict among members of the society or group.
- Constituted authority facilitates the making of laws, rules, and regulations that guide the conduct of members of the group or society.
- Constituted authority provides role models for the members of the group or society.
- Constituted authority contributes to the social, economic, and political development of the group or society.
- Constituted authority contributes to the smooth running of the society.
- Constituted authority ensures stability and continuity in the society.
- Constituted authority helps to maintain good interpersonal/inter-communal relations