Estonian public service was re-established in January 1995 with the adoption of the Public Service Act in the Estonian Parliament Riigikogu. The Act came info force on 1 January 1996 and created the basis for building up professional and neutral body of public officials.
Estonia has an open, post-based public service system, which covers state institutions and municipalities. Estonian public service is decentralised - every ministry and executive agency is responsible for recruitment and development of its officials, guided by the legal framework and centrally set advisory guidelines.
This website contains information on the structure, history and management of the Estonian public service.
