List of Government Advisory Bodies relevant to LegCo Panel on Public Service

Body with Advisory Function

Authority of Appointment

Scope of Advice

Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service

Governor

To advise and make recommendations to the Governor in respect of non-directorate civil service, other than the judiciary and the disciplined services, on salaries and conditions of service.

Standing Committee on Directorate Salaries and Conditions of Service

Governor

To advise the Governor on the structure, salaries and conditions of service of the directorate civil service.

Standing Committee on Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of Service

Governor

To advise and make recommendations to the Governor in respect of the salaries and conditions of service of the disciplined services.

Standing Committee on Judicial Salaries and Conditions of Service

Governor

To advise the Governor on the structure, salaries and conditions of service of judicial officers.

Public Service Commission

Governor

To advise the Governor regarding the appointments and promotions in the more senior ranks of the Civil Service (with certain exceptions); and any matters affecting the public service which may be prescribed by regulation or which the Governor may refer, the conduct and discipline of public officers.