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Phone: (+682) 29421
The Public Service Commissioner is appointed by the King’s Representative on the advice of the Prime Minister and has collective accountability with Cabinet for the performance of the public service. The Commissioner provides strategic policy advice to Cabinet, sets human resources policy for the Public Service and is the Manager for Heads of Ministries. Our office is open between the hours of 8am and 4pm (GMT-10hrs), Monday to Friday.


AUTHORITY and FUNCTIONS - Public Service Commissioner

Scope of Authority
The Public Service Commissioner’s authority extends to 14 Heads of Ministries and employees. All public servants must comply with the Act. Crown agencies and other entities are defined as State Services under the Act, and are required to comply with the remuneration framework of government, good employer principles, public service values, and code of conduct.
Statutory functions of the Commissioner
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Provides advice to Ministers of the Crown on matters relating to the Public Service
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Intermediary between Ministers of the Crown and Heads of Department in relation to functions
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Develops and promotes personnel policies and standards for Heads of Departments and Public Service
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Promotes and ensures compliance with the public service code of conduct and values
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Provides advice on the training and career development of Public Servants
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Determines salary ranges for positions in the Public Service in accordance with the remuneration system approved by Cabinet
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Reviews and makes changes to the machinery of government
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Instigates inquiries relating to the administration of the public service
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Investigates unresolved disputes between employers and employees within the public service
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Appoints Heads of Public Service Departments and negotiates conditions of employment
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Issues written instructions to Heads of Departments relating to the implementation of government policies
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Reviews the performance of Heads of Public Service Departments
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Ensures Heads of Departments are not subject to unlawful or improper pressure from the Ministers of the Crown or members of Parliament
Public Service Commissioner & OPSC Staff
OPSC STRATEGIC PLAN AND PRINCIPLES
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