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Structure of the commission

The Education Service Department
The Finance and Administration Department
The Policy Analysis Unit
Information Science Unit
Procurement and Disposal Unit
Internal Audit

The following functions of the Commission are spelt out in Section 8 of the Education Service Act, 2002.

To advise the President in performing his or her functions in relation to the Education Service as stipulated under Article 172 of the Constitution.
Advises the President on Education Service functions per Article 172 of the Constitution.
To appoint persons to hold or act in any office in the Education Service, to confirm such appointments, to exercise disciplinary control over such persons and to remove them from office.
Appoint, confirm, discipline, and remove Education Service personnel while ensuring effective management and accountability in the sector.
To review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications of public officers in the Education Service and matters connected with their management and welfare and make recommendations on them to Government.
Review and recommend policies on terms, training, qualifications, and welfare of public officers in the Education Service for effective management and government action.
To report to Parliament annually on the performance of the Education Service Commission.
The Education Service Commission is required to submit a comprehensive report to Parliament each year, detailing its performance, key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improving education service delivery.
To research, analyze, develop and formulate national standards of the Education Service in relation to:
. Training and qualifications of persons in the education service.
. Recruitment and appointment procedures . Terms and Conditions of the service
. Management and welfare of public officers in the education service
. Ethics and conduct
. Disciplinary Control
To tender advice to the Ministry responsible for Education in the process of formulating of education policy with respect to:
. Training.
. Management of Public Officers in theEducation Service.
. Research, analysis, grading and registration of all teachers in Uganda.
To establish and maintain a record of all Public Officers in the Education Service.
Maintain a comprehensive record of all Public Officers in the Education Service for efficient management, accountability, and streamlined administrative processes.
To monitor, offer technical advice, support and training to the District Service Commissions in matters relating to the Education Service
Providing oversight, technical guidance, support, and training to District Service Commissions on Education Service matters for effective policy implementation and management.