Prepare and, upon approval, follow up the implementation of policies and laws concerning the civil service.

Issue general criteria on education and work experience necessary for civil service positions.

Ensure that the position classification, recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, training and observance of discipline of employees of the Federal Civil Service are effected in accordance with the law.

Give final decision on requests to extend, in accordance with the law, the period of service of the employees of the Federal Civil Service beyond retirement age.

Give final decision on appeals lodged, in accordance with the law, by employees of the Federal Civil Service.

Review existing organization structure and manpower utilization of the Federal Civil Service and submit recommendations on its improvement and upon approval ensure the implementation of the same