All the following are features of the civil service except

The civil service is a professional body responsible for implementing government policies and delivering public services. It is known for its key features, which include anonymity, political neutrality and impartiality, and security of tenure and permanence. However, political maturity and participation are not considered features of the civil service. The civil service is expected to remain neutral and apolitical while providing advice and implementing government policies. Political maturity and participation are characteristics that are generally associated with political parties and elected officials, not civil servants.