Title: Purpose, objectives and functions of the public service
Abstract: The article the theoretical interpretation of the purpose, objectives and functions of the civil service are considered, the contours of scientific debate about the concept of «public service» are defined, the features of vectors change in public service in the context of modernization are highlighted. It is emphasizes on the strategic importance of personnel policy in shaping the professional staff of public authorities. The conclu-sion is that public service is a political, organizational, managerial and social institutions of the state, which provides a set of relationships between individuals, individuals and communities and between nations, using the power of this resource. The causes of the need for state and government, principles, forms, mechanisms and activities of public administration and civil service are identified.