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.
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