New Public Service Bill gives more powers to PSP

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The newly gazetted Public Service Bill seeks to give more powers to the Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), including all disciplinary action against public employees who commit an act of misconduct.

Under the new Bill, the PSP shall be the head of the public service.

The Bill, if passed by Parliament in the next sitting, is likely to stoke a fight between Government and trade Unions representing public employees.

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