Kimbert Solomon

Civil Service Appeals Commission

The Civil Service Appeals Commission (the CSAC) is a quasi-judicial body appointed under the Public Service Management Law (as amended from time to time). Its sole purpose is to consider, and decide upon, appeals from civil servants about personnel-related decisions. The Commission is comprised of a chairperson and up to six others members, appointed by the Governor acting in his or her discretion, who, by law, must be independent from both the civil service and political parties. Accordingly, a person cannot be a member of the Commission if he is a civil servant, or if he is or has been within the preceding three years, a member of the Legislative Assembly, or hold an office in a political party. The Commission has all the powers of the Grand Court. In the performance of its functions under the Public Service Management Law (PSML), the Commission is not subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority. It has no authority to be involved in civil service matters other than in relation to hearing appeals. Similarly it has no advisory role or authority to make public comments. The Commission may only undertake investigations or inquiries in relation to appeals. The Civil Service Appeals Commission is supported by the Commissions Secretariat, which provides technical and administrative support.