Delegation: Overview

Consultation

In the spirit of the preamble to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA), the Public Service Commission (PSC) has maximized the delegation of appointment and appointment-related authorities to deputy heads of federal government departments and agencies. Deputy heads are encouraged to sub-delegate these authorities within their organization.

The PSC also oversees the political impartiality of the public service. It reviews the requests of public servants who require PSC permission to be candidates in federal, provincial, territorial and municipal elections.

• More information about Consultation.

Special Statutory Authorities

Under the PSEA, certain processes continue to be the responsibility of the PSC. These processes are:

• Granting exclusions and extensions under the Public Service Official Languages Exclusion Approval Order; and
• Managing the administration of priority persons.

Related Links

• Delegation Policy
• Guide to the Sub-delegation of Appointment and Appointment-related Authorities
• Appointment Delegation and Accountability Instrument (ADAI): This Instrument identifies the appointment and appointment-related authorities being delegated, the authorities deputy heads may sub-delegate, the conditions of the delegation, and accountability.
• List of Organizations which have signed an Appointment Delegation and Accountability Instrument (ADAI)
• Questions and Answers: Answers to questions regarding delegation, sub-delegation and authorities.
• Contacts
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  • Political Activity
  • Priority Administration Advisors
  • Strategic Consultants
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• Get Ready Sessions 2005-2006
• Human Resources Council