Functions of the commission - SS2 Government Lesson Note

The functions of a civil service commission are to ensure that the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of civil servants is based on merit, and that government employees are held accountable to the public they serve. Specifically, the commission performs the following functions:

• ·         Developing and enforcing rules and regulations governing the selection and advancement of civil servants
• ·         Conducting examinations and evaluations to assess the qualifications and performance of potential and current civil servants
• ·         Overseeing the recruitment and hiring process for civil service positions, and ensuring that it is fair, transparent, and based on merit
• ·         Providing training and professional development opportunities for civil servants to enhance their skills and knowledge
• ·         Disciplining or dismissing civil servants who fail to meet the standards of conduct or performance required of them

The functions of a civil service commission are geared towards ensuring that the government is staffed with competent and dedicated professionals who are able to deliver quality services to the public, while also promoting accountability and transparency in the public sector.