The Examination Yuan of ROC

Foreword

Post Date：12/22/2009
Unit Name：Editing and Compilation Office

The independent power of examination is a unique feature of the Republic of China's (ROC) political system. According to Amendment Article 6 of the ROC Constitution, the Examination Yuan (branch) is the highest examination authority, responsible for the examinations and management of all civil service personnel. In this capacity, it governs the qualification screening, protection, pecuniary aid in case of death, and retirement of civil servants, legal matters concerning the employment, discharge, performance appraisal, pay grading, promotion, transfer, commendation, and award of civil servants. In the spirit of the five-power Constitution, the Examination Yuan exercises authority independently and enjoys equal status of the other four central government yuans, or branches (see Figure 1 for the organization of the central government). In addition to overseeing the certification of professional and technical personnel nationwide, the Examination Yuan is the highest supervisory agency responsible for the legal structure governing government employees. As such, it is charged with establishing a sound civil service system, motivating civil servants, strengthening administrative neutrality, and instituting professional ethics.

In the age of globalization and the knowledge-based economy, in order to keep abreast of international developments, identify society's needs, and respond to the public's aspirations, the Examination Yuan must be ever mindful of its duties of formulating national policies, actively promoting civil service reforms, instituting a sound civil service system, enhancing civil servant caliber and capabilities, and ultimately upgrading national competitiveness as a whole. In addition to its main body, the Examination Yuan has four subordinate agencies, namely the Ministry of Examination, the Ministry of Civil Service, the Civil Service Protection and Training Commission (CSPTC), and the Public Service Pension Fund Supervisory Board.

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