What can you not hear about the people of the sovereign. They say that a civil servant is a corrupt official, an extra element, a crook, and so on. In fact, this is not so at all. And to understand who he is, it follows from the foundations of the state. The fact is that the management mechanism of any country is cumbersome and extensive. But without it, the state becomes incapacitated. It will just fall apart in a very short time. And the civil servant is the basis of its successful functioning - this is a fact proved by time and history. Let's understand in more detail.
Definition
A civil servant is a person engaged in the implementation of a country's policy in all areas defined by law. It should be understood that the government regulates absolutely all spheres of society to one degree or another. The state cares about citizens, their security, creates conditions for cultural development, growth of economic well-being. Each of these issues is voluminous and multidimensional. Take, for example, the sphere of culture. It is necessary to organize work with children and youth, to identify and support talents, to help people of art to create and promote their works, to support industry and enterprises. So in all areas. And the solution of issues arising in a multitude in society lies with people who have assumed the responsibilities of public servants. Thousands of management decisions are made daily in the country. Behind them are the same citizens as we are. A civil servant is the person who solves the problems of fellow citizens, relying on legislation, monitors and adjusts their implementation. This is a huge and hard work.
Types of public service
Work on the adoption of power decisions is in various fields. It is customary to distinguish two types of civil service: civilian and militarized. The first includes employees of bodies of the federal and local levels. The second includes the military, police and representatives of special bodies. All these people carry out the functions of the state in one sphere or another. They have their own rights and obligations governed by applicable law. Moreover, the legal regulation of the activities of each of the categories is carried out separately. In addition, each subject of the Russian Federation adopts its own law on civil servants. The document spells out the rights and obligations, goals and objectives of people authorized to exercise power. They are quite voluminous. We will not concern everyone, we will highlight only the main ones. For this, we should recall the basic functions of the state. It is they who are realized by employees in practice in their daily activities.
The main functions of the state
Probably, it is rather difficult for a person who observes the life of the country from the outside to understand the intricacies of the administrative mechanism. In the words of the hero of one famous film: “For this, twenty years you need to learn.” We briefly outline the functions of the state, as specialized literature describes them. These include:
- security;
- regulatory;
- organizational;
- economic;
- lawmaking;
- control.
Each element is associated with all the others. Together they create a stably functioning state mechanism. Its purpose is to create favorable conditions for citizens and society. And the cogs of this mechanism are civil servants. Therefore, the requirements for these people are special.
Who can be a civil servant
It’s impossible to just get to work in power structures.It is necessary to familiarize yourself with the requirements and restrictions established for the civil service. They are described in law. Citizens of the country are accepted for civil service. The only exceptions are the armed forces, where foreigners may be contracted. The age of a civil servant is also legally limited (from 18 to 65 years). A person voluntarily assumes a number of duties and restrictions. The first are related to the performance of state functions. The second - with the prohibition to receive other income, except for those that are paid to him by the employer. All citizens of the described category are paid salaries from the budget. They cannot engage in entrepreneurship, represent corporations and firms, or be elected to representative bodies. Exception: income from teaching and creativity.
Principles
You know, people are more and more interested in the salaries of civil servants. These people do have incomes that are slightly higher than the region’s total. This, of course, depends on the position. But one cannot indiscriminately criticize this state of affairs. Salaries of civil servants compensate them for the restrictions associated with the performance of professional duty. And they, if you look carefully, are great. The principles of public service are as follows:
- law supremacy;
- priority of human and civil rights;
- professionalism and publicity;
- non-partisanship;
- binding for the execution of decisions of higher bodies.
This is an incomplete list. But he also clearly demonstrates how limited in their actions people performing the functions of the state are. They are obliged both in everyday life, in the service, and on vacation to remember what their responsibility to society is.
Retirement benefits
This issue is also being discussed in society. Citizens complain that pensions are granted to civil servants in a larger amount than others. But firstly, it is legally justified. People worked for the state, therefore they deserved maintenance. They could not implement entrepreneurial initiatives, thereby raising the standard of living, helping the family. Therefore, pensions for civil servants are calculated according to a special law. Moreover, there are many risks in the work of these people. They are associated with a huge responsibility lying on their shoulders. A wrong decision leads to liability, which can be criminal. In addition, the employer from time to time conducts a reduction in civil servants. People lose their jobs on the street. This is also a risk.
Civil Servant Rights
The list of what is allowed for this professional category is wide. This is due to the performance of official duties. Civil servants have the right to receive information, documents, materials that are necessary for decision-making. They should not be denied access to enterprises and organizations that are in the sphere of influence (according to the job description). Civil servants can apply for promotion, increase their professional level, and defend themselves in cases where they are trying to defame them. There are also special rights, such as to demand an investigation if measures of influence were unlawfully applied to them, to get acquainted with the materials of a personal file, and some others. In general, all the activities of these people are aimed at fulfilling obligations to citizens undertaken by the state.
Duties
People are sovereign, no matter what they do, they primarily care about preserving the integrity of the state, and enforcing its laws. This is their primary responsibility. In addition, they work with the population, respect the rights and legitimate interests of all citizens. If a person appealed to a state body, they should be given a full, comprehensive answer to the question. Employees must maintain the skill level, develop, study new laws and other materials. They are required to obey orders, regardless of their own opinions about them. The only exception is the illegality of the order. In this case, the authorities should be informed.You know, these people have such a load that they have to constantly work to fit the situation. Therefore, the reduction of civil servants invariably, as the Internet jokes, leads to their increase. There are many duties and requirements, look for people corresponding to them. It only from the outside seems that the civil service is solid honey with sugar. In fact, they earn money there, but not get it. Those who disagree are invited to try to live in such a tight framework. Good luck
