Section 31: Functions of the Local Government Service Commission.

The Local Government Service Commission shall have the functions ascribed to it by the existing law on the Civil Service as applicable to Local Governments and more specifically, the Local Government Service Commission shall-(a) set up general and uniform guidelines for appointments, promotion and discipline;
(b) monitor the activities of each Local Government to ensure that the guidelines are strictly and uniformly adhered to; and
(c) serve as a review body for all petitions from Local Governments in respect of appointments, promotions and discipline.