The paper deals with the very general topic of “crisis and public administration”.
First the notion of crisis is investigated as well as its different phases, as well
as crisis management and its forms. Then the new Hungarian legislation on crisis management
is analysed from this perspective in the constitutional framework. T he second part
of the paper focuses on different forms of administrative action and its characteristics
in crisis. As most important type of action, administrative rule-making is identified
and its typical subjects and methods are analysed thoroughly to then turn to authoritative
action. Finally follow the characteristics of public service provision in times of
crises, with an emphasis on digitalisation trends. As a conclusion, in view of the
increase of discretionary powers and the parallel decrease of legal protection, the
paper urges to strengthen the principle of legality, as resilient public administration
must be characterised both by lawfulness and efficiency.
