CHAPTER 11 The Public Service Commission 152. Composition of Public Service Commission (1) There will be a Public Service Commission, which consists of a Chairperson and six other members. (1) The Chairperson and other members of the Commission will be appointed by the President on the recommendations of the National Assembly by a resolution adopted by two thirds of its membership, the persons having been nominated by the Parliamentary Public Appointments Committee. (2) An Act of Parliament must provide for the participation of the public in submitting nominations to the Parliamentary Public Appointments Committee. 153. Term of Public Service Commission The term of office of a member of the Public Service Commission will be five years and a member is eligible for one further term of five years only. 154. Independence and Impartiality The Public Service Commission will be independent and impartial and not be subject to the control or direction of any person or authority. 155. Removal of Commissioners The provisions relating to the removal of a judge from office will apply with necessary modifications to the removal of a member of the Public Service Commission. 156. Functions of Public Service Commission The functions of the Public Service Commission will be: (a) to appoint competent and qualified persons for employment in the public service; (b) to promote a high standard of professional ethics in the public service and ensure that services are provided impartially, fairly and without bias; (c) to recommend to Government, the remuneration and other benefits of persons employed in the public service; (d) to exercise disciplinary control over persons employed in the public service. 68