(a) Give three reasons why public services is important for the effective functioning of government...

Explanation

(a) Reasons why public service is important for the effective functioning of government

i. Ensures continuity and smooth transition of power from one political regime to another

ii. Conducts research in new area of government policies, programmes and activities

iii. Assists in preparing budget

iv. Implements policies and programmes of government

v. Performs quasi-judiciary function

vi. Provides socials service for the people

vii. Enlightens the public on government policies and programmes

viii. Assists information of policies and programmes of government

ix. Assists the government to mobilize and collect revenue, funds through taxes, rates and levies

x. Carries out delegated legislative functions on delegate legislative functions on behalf of government

(b) Ways which the public/civil service commission contributes t the effective operation of public service in Nigeria

i. Promotion of public servants

ii. Ensuring job security and protection of tenure

iii. Training of public servants for enhanced performance

iv. Monitoring and evaluation of performance of public servants

v. Posting and development of public servants to the appropriate ministries, departments

vi. Discipline of erring public servants through query, warning suspension, dismissal etc

vii. Collaborates with other governments agencies for improve service delivery

viii. Ratification of appointments and promotions into public service position