"Government staff" refers to the individuals who work for the government. They are employed by the government to perform various tasks and roles to support the functioning of the government and provide services to the public. Full definition
She worked with local government staff throughout the region and provided guidance for state - level climate vulnerability assessment projects. (c2es.org)
It ran «fake science» conferences, paying for government staff attendance. (judithcurry.com)
The theory is that trained professionals, responsible to their professional associations, are just as able to interpret and apply legal requirements set by government as government staff. (slaw.ca)