In accordance with section 10(1) of the Public Service Act No.8
of 2002 as amended by Act No.18 of 2007, the Commission has the following core functions:-
To advise the President, through the Public Service Management Office, on the exercise of such functions conferred upon the President by article 36 of the Constitution.
To assist the President in relation to such matters relating to the service as the President may require.
To issue guidelines and monitor compliance in the Public service.
To receive and act on appeals from the decisions of other delegates and
disciplinary authorities.
To facilitate, monitor and evaluate performance by officials
in the Public Service to secure results oriented management.
To ensure that service schemes are formulated and implemented effectively, and
To exercise such functions as may be conferred upon the commission by or under any written laws.