Committees
Technical Management Committees
In addition to the Commission committees, other technical management committees remained functional in this FY 2024/2025 through which work plans and other technical business of the Commission were managed.
functions
a
Top Management Committee
The Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission chairs this Committee. Members of the Committee include: Two members of the Commission, the Secretary and all the heads of directorates and departments. The Committee sits on a quarterly basis to review performance against the work plans, budget and other government policies and directives for consideration by the Commission.
b
Heads of Department Committee
This Committee is chaired by the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Commission. The membership of this Committee are the Heads of Department and Directorates. The Committee sits at the end of each month to review progress made against the quarterly work plans and handles in detail matters/issues to be presented and considered by the Top Management Committee.
c
Senior Management Committee
This is chaired by the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Commission. The Committee consists of all Heads of Directorates, Departments, Divisions and Units as well as senior level officers. The Committee sits monthly to handle performance issues against the approved work plans and budget and make appropriate recommendations to the Top Management Committee for consideration.
d
Finance Committee
The Committee sits once a quarter after the cash limits have been received from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. This Committee is chaired by the Accounting Officer. Its function is to review budget allocations and execution and make decisions accordingly.
e
JSC Contracts Committee
This Committee is mandated under Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act Cap. 205 and the regulations made there under.
f
Rewards and Sanctions Committee
This Committee is guided by the Public Service Standing Orders, 2021 and Uganda Public Service Rewards and Sanctions Framework, 2019.
g
Training Committee
This Committee is guided by the Public Service Standing Orders, 2021 and the Public Service Training Policy. This Committee is charged with assessing training requirements of and approving trainings to be undertaken by staff.