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CONSTITUTION AND ADMINISTRATION

Recruitment and promotions in the civil service are, with a few exceptions, subject to the advice of the Public Services Commission, which was set up in 1950 and is independent of the government. The commission also advises the government on discipline cases. Sir Ronald Holmes is the full-time chairman of the commission, and leading citizens are appointed as members on a part-time voluntary basis.

Overall responsibility for recruitment, promotion, conditions of service, accom- modation, pay, training, discipline and structure of the civil service lies with the Civil Service Branch of the Government Secretariat.

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