This is a concern in the light of the fact that the present incumbent nominated by the GSSA has attended all meetings held by the council and the management board, while the representative from the department was nowhere to be seen. Furthermore, no mention has been made as to how the department arrived at the indicated budget figures or what the increase in the budget will specifically be targeting. It must therefore be noted that the increase in the budget is an ongoing commitment especially in view of the current financial difficulties that the council is facing.