The Civil Service Act is the primary legislative framework for human-resource management in Manitoba's government.
The Board is responsible for delegating authority to employees of the CSC; for providing advice to the Minister responsible for the Civil Service Commission on issues related to human-resource management, programming, and procedures; for ensuring that all programming and policy stipulated in the Civil Service Act is administered correctly; and for presiding as a quasi-judicial appeals tribunal over cases related to employee selection, reclassification, and conflict of interest.
[6] The Department administered authority over all government employees with the exception of deputy ministers, who were appointed by and placed under the control of the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council.
Each division was responsible for providing direction, administering policy, and implementing regulation related to the designations, duties, promotions, and salaries of government employees falling under its jurisdiction.
The department also set regulations concerning the age limits, educational standards, and the required experience necessary for employment with Manitoba's civil service.
(The Canadian Parliamentary Guide indicates that Paulley retained responsibilities for the Administration of the Civil Service Act even after Uruski's appointment, but this may be an error.)
[citation needed] Since then, the CSC has maintained programs related to workplace diversity and inclusion, as well as employee assistance and counselling.