POLS 2150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 22: E-Government, Petro-Canada, Merit System
31 Jan 2015
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The rest of the department: the political or exempt staff are appointed advisers and assistants who share their advice and support of the public service with the minister of each department, primarily the exempt staff is engaged in promoting the image and reputation of the minister and doing favours for supporters and friends, except for the top managerial posts, most of the line positions will be located in the field (local community offices in every province across the country), and are carrying out services and interacting with the public (this is known as performing. Line functions) : each department also has staff divisions that serve such internal needs as policy development and research, personnel, financial, information, and legal services these positions are normally located in ottawa, all public servants share four characteristics, expert they are chosen on their merits ability, knowledge, training/experience, permanent remain with the department until retirement.
