Posted by Chester Morton / Tuesday, 29 November 2016 / No comments
The functions of the Public Service Commission
Introduction
The Public Service Commission is the creation of the 1992 constitution
of Ghana charged with the responsibility of supervising the public and civil
service. It is composed of a Chairman, Vice-chairman and three other full-time
members. It also includes the chairman of the National Council on Tertiary Education,
and three others with deep knowledge about public service.
FUNCTIONS
Appointment into the Civil and public Service
One of the functions of the Public Service Commission is to recruit
and appoint qualified personnel into the Public and Civil Service. First there
is an examination to trim down the number of people who apply for recruitment. Then
there is an interview or series of interviews to select the right person(s).
After this, there is an appointment.
Formulation of policies
Another function of the Public Service Commission is to
formulate Public Service policies on recruitment, selection and appointments.
Discipline
Another function of the Public Service Commission is in the
area of discipline. The Commission has provided guidelines to ensure discipline
in the service. For example, an offense in the service elicits a query letter
which must be answered by the officer concerned. The officer may be called for
a further hearing or receive a disciplinary action which may include dismissals.
Promotions
It also formulates policies on promotions. The commission has
formulated guidelines based on which promotions are made. The guidelines
determine who gets promoted at what time based on academic qualification or
years of experience.
Advisory role
The Public Service Commission offers advice to the ruling
government on matters pertaining to the Public and Civil Services.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. a. Describe the composition of the Public Service
Commission. [3 marks]
b. Highlight four
functions of the Public Service Commission. [12 marks]
