Monrovia – In fulfillment of Article 89 Section A of the 1986 Constitution of Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakia Sr. has formally submitted to the House of Representatives a draft of an Act seeking the operationalization of the Civil Service Commission of Liberia to be an autonomous public authority when passed into law.
The proposed legislation, transmitted on behalf of President Boakai, was delivered by Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. to the Chief Clerk of the House, Madam Mildred Sayon, and presented to House Speaker Hon. Richard N. Koon on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Article 89 of the Constitution established three autonomous public commissions, the Civil Service Commission, the National Election Commission, and the General Auditing Commission, and directs the Legislature to pass laws governing their structure and operations.
Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Joekai emphasized the historic significance of the moment: “Mr. Speaker, the President has transmitted the Act establishing the Civil Service Commission. As you know, this has been a long-standing goal, a historic accomplishment that we must work together to achieve,” Dr. Joekai stated.
Receiving the draft Act, Speaker Koon commended Dr. Joekai and the CSA for their leadership in advancing reforms that prioritize civil servants as the foundation of governance.
He pledged the House’s commitment to fast-tracking the legislation upon its return from recess in October: “Civil servants are the foundation of government, and they must be well taken care of. When they are given decency in their working environment, the country moves smoothly and efficiently. I assure you this instrument will be given timely consideration,”
Speaker Koon affirmed. If enacted, the Civil Service Commission will operate independently, with full rule-making and adjudicatory powers as prescribed by law.
This will mark a transformative milestone in modernizing and optimizing Liberia’s public service operations, ensuring transparency, professionalism, and fair treatment for all civil servants.
The draft Act will now be forwarded to the relevant committees of the House of Representatives for review, debate, and subsequent passage.
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