Why was the qualification standard for the EX group developed?
Prior to December 2005, no qualification standard existed for the EX group. Proposed appointments to and within that group had to be reviewed and approved by the Public Service Commission (PSC). With the coming into force of the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) in December 2005, authority for all EX appointments was delegated to deputy heads, except for the appointment of ministerial staff priorities, which remain the responsibility of the PSC. The qualification standard for the EX group was developed to provide guidance and ensure consistency in this newly delegated environment.
