1. On the recommendation of the National Assembly, the President appointed the Deputy Public Protector (DPP) with effect from 1 December 2005 for a period of seven years. At that time, in accordance with the Public Protector Act, No. 23 of 1994, the National Assembly, on the advice of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, determined the remuneration and other terms and conditions of employment of the Deputy Public Protector.