Definitions for "Civil service"
civilian employees of the federal government who do not lose their jobs when political control of the government changes. Also called "civil servants."
government workers; usually hired on the basis of competitive examinations
A nearly universal set of formal and legally binding procedures governing personnel decisions in police organizations, ensuring that such decisions are based on objective criteria and not on favoritism, bias, or political influence.
Since 1973, the Executive Council of Manitoba has included a minister or ministers responsible for the provincial Civil Service. This position is not a full cabinet portfolio, and has always been held by ministers with other cabinet responsibilities. Most ministers responsible for the Civil Service have also been Ministers of Labour.
See Public Service.