Functions of the
Public Service Commission
Appointment to the public service
Appointments into the public service are made in line with Section 7 and 8 of the Public Service Act, 2005 and its subsidiary legislations (Public Service Regulations 2008, Basic Conditions of Employment for Public Officers 2011 and HR Policy Manual).
In the following types:
(a) Permanent & Pensionable
(b) Contract
(c) Temporary
(d) Casual Labour
Confirmation in Appoinment
In accordance with Regulation 8 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2008, the Commission confirms an officer in appointment and admits him/her into the permanent and pensionable establishment after a period of 12 months following his/her satisfactory performance.
Termination in Appointment
Public officers exit the public service either by voluntary or compulsory retirement, resignation, dismissal, or death with the approval of the Commission.
Other HR Related Matters considered by the Commission
• Merger of Services
• Change of Names
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