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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995

Functions of the Public Service Commission.

Jurisdiction
Uganda
Provision
166
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Constitution, the functions of the Public Service Commission include— (a) to advise the President in performing his or her functions under article 172 of this Constitution; (b) to appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding office in the public service of Uganda as provided in article 172 of this Constitution; (c) to review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications of public officers and matters connected with personnel management and development of the public service and make recommendations on them to the Government; (d) to guide and coordinate district service commissions; (e) to hear and determine grievances from persons appointed by district service commissions; and (f) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by this Constitution or any other law. (2) In the exercise of its functions, the Public Service Commission shall be independent and shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority; except that it shall take into account government policy relating to the public service. (3) The commission shall make a report to Parliament in respect of each year, on the performance of its functions. (4) Parliament shall, by law, empower the Public Service Commission to make regulations for the effective and efficient performance of its functions under this Constitution or any other law. Education Service Commission.

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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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