The Civil Service Commissioner holds one of the most important and influential roles in ensuring the proper and efficient functioning of the public service. The Commissioner wields extensive administrative and statutory powers intended to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the public sector. In fulfilling these statutory duties, the Commissioner operates independently, and their status is nonpartisan. Consequently, the primary oversight over the Commissioner’s performance lies in establishing an appropriate appointment process that ensures the most qualified individual is selected to shape the character of the public service and enhance the quality of its human capital.

The purpose of this opinion is to provide a comparative perspective on the appointment procedures of similar positions in countries with traditions comparable to Israel’s, and to analyze the insights this comparison offers regarding the upcoming appointment of Israel’s next Civil Service Commissioner.