As part of its constitutional mandate, the Public Service Commission operates to
appoint the head of the commission
carry out the order of the presidency only
recruit high ranking personnel for the civil service
review salaries and allowances of staff of the executive only
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The Public Service Commission (PSC) is responsible for recruiting, appointing, promoting, and disciplining high-ranking personnel within the civil service. Its primary function is to ensure that government jobs are filled based on merit, efficiency, and transparency rather than political influence.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A. appoint the head of the commission – The head of the PSC is usually appointed by the government, not the commission itself.
B. carry out the order of the presidency only – The PSC operates independently and does not serve only the presidency; it ensures a functional and professional civil service.
D. review salaries and allowances of staff of the executive only – Salaries and allowances are typically reviewed by a Salaries and Wages Commission, not the PSC.
Thus, the best answer is C. recruit high-ranking personnel for the civil service.
