Section 38, The Local Government Act, 2004

(1) The Commission shall be responsible for providingregulatory, performance management and management functions to the system of decentralised government established under this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Commission shall– (a) after consulting the Public Service Commission, develop policy guidelines for the recruitment, training, promotion, remuneration and discipline of staff of local councils, including guidelines setting out disciplinary and arbitration procedures and procedures for the handling of petitions arising from the staff of the Council; (b) set staff performance standards within which local council employees shall carry out their functions and discharge their duties; (c) develop professional standards and guidelines for the various categories of the staff of local councils in conjunction with professional bodies; (d) assist in carrying out organisational and job analysis for local councils; (e) after consulting the Public Service Commission, develop common schemes of service and performance appraisal systems that will enable staff in central and local government to have equal opportunity in determining their promotions and career development; and (f) promote equal opportunity practices within