(a) What is civil service? (b) Explain the structure of the civil service.

Explanation

(a) The Civil Service is the administrative arm of the executive organ of government responsible for formulating and executing government policies.

(b)(i)Administrative class: They advice the minister on policy matters.

(ii) Professional class: The offer professional/technical advice to the management on technical matters.

(iii) Executive class: They are responsible for implementation of government policies.

(iv) Clerical class: They carry out clerical duties in the ministry.

(v) Auxiliary/Manipulative class: They comprise of carpenters, cleaners, etc.