Who is The PSC?

The Constitution provides for the PSC to comprise a Chairman and not less than 5 and not more than 14 other Members. The President in consultation with the Prime Minister appoints each Member in writing.

The PSC Members hold office for a 5-year term in the first instance, which can be renewed. To ensure an independent and neutral PSC, the Constitution disqualifies the following persons from appointment to the PSC:

• a public officer
• an elected or nominated Member of Parliament
• a member of any political association
• a member of a trade union or any body or association affiliated to a trade union

Members appointed to the PSC are not allowed to hold any positions in the Public Service after their terms of office.

The Public Service Commission Act provides the legal framework within which Members of the PSC operate. It protects Members against any action or suit brought against them for any act done in the course of their duty and makes communication of the Commission privileged.