The Role and Statutory Functions of the Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is currently constituted under the provisions of the Civil Service Act 1990 (as amended). During 2007/08 the Civil Service Amendment Act 2007 brought about important changes to the constitution of the Commission and the appointment of its members. This change reflects the importance which the Chief Minister attaches to the work of the Commission and the Civil Service and their key roles in Government’s administration.

The Civil Service Commission’s functions include:-

1. fixing the establishment (that is the number and grades of all Civil Service posts) required by each Department, Board or Office (staffed by members of the Civil Service);
2. arranging for the recruitment, training and development of all civil servants;
3. appointing, promoting and transferring all civil servants in and between departments as necessary;
4. negotiating the pay and other terms and conditions of service for all civil servants;
5. making arrangements for the welfare of civil servants;
6. dismissing civil servants for good cause;
7. making regulations as to the conditions of service of civil servants.

In addition, and in accordance with the provisions of the Superannuation Act 1984, the Commission has authority to make schemes for the payment of superannuation to, or in respect of, members of the Civil Service and certain other persons employed by Government.