In discharging its functions, the ESC refers to the following laws and regulations:
- Sections 141A, 142, 143, 144 and 146 of the Federal Constitution
- Service Commissions Act 1957 [Act 393]
- Public Officers (Appointment, Promotion and Termination of Service) Regulations 2012 [P.U. (A) 1/2012]
- Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 [P.U. (A) 395/1993]
- Education Service Disciplinary Board Regulations 1994 [P.U. (A) 458/1994]
- Education Service Commission Membership Order 2006 [P.U. (A) 127/2006]
- Education Service Commission Rules 2007 [P.U. (A) 189/2007]