About The Commission

We are the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) No. Act 2 of 2016. Our functions are provided for in the Service Commissions Act No. 10 of 2016.

Our Mandate

The Mandate of the Local Government Service Commission as stipulated under Article 228 of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) No. Act 2 of 2016 is to:-

1. a) Appoint the Town Clerk and Council Secretary of a Local Authority;
2. b) Constitute offices in the Local Government Service;
3. c) Appoint, confirm, promote and hear appeals from officers of the Local Government Service;
4. d) Ensure efficient and effective functioning Local Authorities; and
5. e) Perform such other functions as prescribed

Independence of The Commission

Article 216 of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) No. Act 2 of 2016 states that a Commission shall:

(a) be subject only to this Constitution and the law;

(b) be independent and not be subject to the control of a person or an authority in the performance of its functions;

(c) act with dignity, professionalism, propriety and integrity;

(d) be non-partisan; and

(e) be impartial in the exercise of its authority