Constitution of The Bahamas

ContentsChapter VIII. The Public ServicePart II. Appointments etc., of public officers

Article 108. Appointments, etc. of public officersWho appoints and disciplines public officers

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108.

In briefGives the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Public Service Commission, the power to appoint, remove and discipline public officers.

Subject to the provisions of this Constitution power to make appointments to public offices and to remove and to exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such offices is hereby vested in the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission.

Subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, the power to appoint people to public offices (paid posts in the Government's service), to remove them, and to discipline anyone holding or acting in such an office belongs to the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission.

Appointments, etc. of public officersWho appoints and disciplines public officers

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