About Us

The Local Government Staff Commission for Northern Ireland (the Commission) is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body established under the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972. Its powers were later extended under the Housing Orders 1976 and 1981, and the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (NI) Order 1992.

In general, the terms of reference for the Commission are to exercise:

‘general oversight of matters connected with the recruitment, training and terms and conditions of employment of officers of councils and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and of making recommendations to councils and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive on such matters.'

The specific functions of the Commission are detailed in Section 40 (4) (a) - (f) of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972.

EQUALITY COMMITMENT

The Commission as an organisation is fully committed to meeting its equality obligations and has prepared a number of LGSC Equality documents. Please click here for quick access.